June 24, 2021
Introduction to Spate Irrigation
Title: Introduction to Spate Irrigation Author: Maung Maung Htay Year 2010 Description: This document gives lots of information on spate irrigation, especially in Myanmar.
June 24, 2021
Towards Improved Design of Diversion Structures in Spate Irrigation System: Case Study of Raya Valley, Ethiopia
Title: Towards Improved Design of Diversion Structures in Spate Irrigation System: Case Study of Raya Valley, Ethiopia Author: Hintsa Libsekal Gebremariam Type: MSc thesis Year: 2014 Description: In this study in Raya Valley, Ethiopia spate irrigation schemes were investigated and current design problems identified. The author developed problem based design alternatives and gives recommendations on
June 24, 2021
A Tradition in Transition: Sheeb Spate Irrigation System in Eritrea
Title: A Tradition in Transition: Sheeb Spate Irrigation System in Eritrea Author: Abraham Mehari Haile Type: PhD thesis Year: 2007 Description: Thesis on all aspects of the Wadi Laba system – the management, water conservation and engineering interventions.
June 24, 2021
Technical sheet: Roof catchment rainwater harvesting system with a geomembrane bag
Document: Technical sheet: Roof catchment rainwater harvesting system with a geomembrane bag Authors: Eduardo Gonzalez and Pierre Diégane Year: 2017 Description: This case study discusses the use of an innovative and cost-efficient roof catchment rainwater harvesting system for off-season small-scale irrigation. The overall goal of this case study is to contribute to the replication and
June 24, 2021
Comparative analysis of lining materials for reduction of seepage in water harvesting structures, Adet, Ethiopia
Name: Comparative analysis of lining materials for reduction of seepage in water harvesting structures, Adet, Ethiopia Authors: Menelik Getaneh, Amare Tsigae Year: 2013 Type: Article (Internationall Journal of Development and Sustainability; Volume 2, Number 2; 2013) Description: Rain water harvesting with tanks and ponds is one option to increase water availability and agricultural production at
June 24, 2021
Managing Prosopis Juliflora for better (agro-) pastoral Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa
Title: Managing Prosopis Juliflora for better (agro-) pastoral Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa Author: GIZ Year: 2015 Description: This document summarizes the presentations held and the results of the discussions during the 2-day conference on Prosopis juliflora. This regional conference was organized by GIZ (Germany), Mekelle University (Ethiopia) UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (the
June 24, 2021
Sorghum Production under Spate Irrigation Systems
Title: Sorghum Production under Spate Irrigation Systems Author: Frank van Steenbergen Year: 2016 Type: Presentation Description: A presentation about sorghum under spate irrigation systems.
June 24, 2021
Recommentation and Lessons Learned from Rehabilitaion of Spate Irrigation systems in Guelmin Province (Morocco) (in French)
Title: Recommentation and Lessons Learned from Rehabilitaion of Spate Irrigation systems in Guelmin Province (Morocco) (in French) Author: FAO Type: Document Year: 2002 Description: Review of effect of rehabilitation works in Oum Laachar, Talmaadert, N’Tiktane and Id Daoud in terms of farm income, groundwater levels and environmental impact.
June 24, 2021
Flood Water Spreading in Iran
Title: Flood Water Spreading in Iran Author: Fars Research Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources Type: Document Year: 2003 Description: Under the large flood water spreading experiment in Iran flood water is spread over the alluvial fan to build up soils, to recharge groundwater and to provide spate irrigation.
June 24, 2021
Codifying Spate Water Rights in Contested Basins in Afghanistan
Title: Codifying Spate Water Rights in Contested Basins in Afghanistan Author: EPRSO Type: Report Year: 2016 Description: This reconnaissance research report is part of the NWO project “Codifying water rights in contested basins of Afghanistan”. It is based on spate irrigation systems of Nimruz province, which includes extensive study of irrigation site visits and interviewing