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Economic Footprint of Alberta's Irrigation Districts: An Economic Impact Analysis
ABSTRACT Irrigation development can be an effective economic force for agricultural production, regional development and urban and rural community development. This study estimated the societal economic footprint of the Irrigation Districts on the economy in Alberta, Canada, via a variety of economic impact analysis models.
Surendra N. Kulshreshtha +2 more
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Cet article propose une illustration de l’analyse économique nécessaire pour identifier les mesures de gestion permettant d’atteindre au moindre coût l’objectif environnemental de la directive cadre sur l’eau. La méthodologie est présentée et appliquée à
L. MATON
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L'élevage et la pêche dans le lac Tchad de 1960 à 2015
Résumé: La dégradation des ressources naturelles s'intensifie en Afrique subsaharienne depuis de nombreuses années. Cette dégradation est accentuée par les sécheresses des années 1972, 1973, 1984 et 1988.
Brahim MALLOUM MBODOU
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Inondabilité : une méthode de prévention raisonnable du risque d'inondation pour une gestion mieux intégrée des bassins versants [PDF]
Une partie de la réponse aux impacts économiques, sociaux et humains des inondations réside en une meilleure gestion de l'occupation des sols. La méthode Inondabilité permet d'apporter une réponse opérationnelle aux acteurs en charge de la gestion et l ...
Gendreau, N., Gilard, O.
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Snake and Moon ‘Right Way Marriage’ Stories on Stone and Bark
ABSTRACT In northwest Australia, boab trees hold significant cultural values for First Nations people. Their leaves, bark, roots and nuts are important as traditional resources for food, medicine, fibre, water and shade and serve as reference points in the landscape. Some of the tree trunks are inscribed with images and symbols which tell of events and
Jane Balme +7 more
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Abstract Rainfed agriculture is crucial for ensuring global food and water security, and supplementary irrigation is an effective means of improving the economic benefits in rainfed agricultural regions. This study proposes a novel uncertain optimization approach to optimize supplementary irrigation areas in rainfed agricultural regions.
Rongchao Shi, Xiaobei Han, Wenzhong Guo
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Abstract Tunisia is characterized by water scarcity, growing water demand and considerable waste of this resource especially in the agricultural sector. To cope with this situation and enhance water productivity, appropriate utilization of advanced irrigation methods such as drip irrigation is highly needed.
Fatma Messaoudi +4 more
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Irrigation water strategies to intensify vegetable production on smallholder farms in Guyana
Abstract As part of its development program, Guyana is diversifying and expanding its agricultural sector to increase the production of higher‐value vegetable crops. Apart from ensuring food security, this also reduces the country's food import bill. Abandoned sugarcane lands are targeted for the intensification and expansion of vegetable production ...
Chandra A. Madramootoo +1 more
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Abstract In this study, molecular oscillation technology (Merus ring), developed to prevent calcification, biofilm formation and corrosion in piping in industrial water treatment systems, was compared as an alternative to acid injection to prevent the clogging of emitters by chemicals, and fresh and saline water were compared on the basis of system ...
Servet Tekin, Attila Yazar
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Abstract Several species of Lepidoptera with caterpillars bearing urticating hairs are increasing their range in metropolitan France from year to year, such as the pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa Denis et Schiffermüller 1775) whose presence was historically limited to the south of France, and which is gradually being observed in the north ...
Nicolas Desneux +105 more
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