Sentences with phrase «water irrigation efficiency»

Data on water irrigation efficiency for surface water projects — that is, dams that deliver water to farmers through a network of canals — show that crop usage of irrigation water never reaches 100 percent simply because some irrigation water evaporates, some percolates downward, and some runs off.

Water policy analysts Sandra Postel and Amy Vickers found that «surface water irrigation efficiency ranges between 25 and 40 percent in India, Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand; between 40 and 45 percent in Malaysia and Morocco; and between 50 and 60 percent in Israel, Japan, and Taiwan.»

Not exact matches

Water Efficiency: 85 % of growers used micro-irrigation systems to target irrigation, optimize water use and conservWater Efficiency: 85 % of growers used micro-irrigation systems to target irrigation, optimize water use and conservwater use and conservation

As part of Nestlé Waters» ongoing efforts to improve the water efficiency of their operations, the company has implemented a number of conservation techniques and initiatives in their factories over the years, including reverse osmosis to better filter and reuse wastewater, advanced water mapping to more carefully manage the flow of water in and out of the plants, and xeriscaping to reduce supplemental irrigation on the grounds of each factory.

The On - Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program is aimed at assisting irrigators within the southern connected system of the Murray - Darling Basin to modernise their on - farm irrigation infrastructure while returning water savings to the eIrrigation Efficiency Program is aimed at assisting irrigators within the southern connected system of the Murray - Darling Basin to modernise their on - farm irrigation infrastructure while returning water savings to the eirrigation infrastructure while returning water savings to the environment

«With this new system we'll treat some 15 million gallons of water a year, with significant efficiency gains — and bring things full - circle with enhanced compost for our soils and clean water for vineyard and landscape irrigation.

As part of this certification process, they must show efficiency in water and irrigation management and exceed New Zealand's already tough animal welfare standards.

The objective of this study, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Ogallala Aquifer Program, is to determine if the brown midrib, or BMR, trait affects water use efficiency, as well as length of maturity and level of irrigation, Xu said.

«If we can identify the mechanisms for water - use efficiency, we could move this trait into agronomic plants, supply non-potable water as irrigation to those plants and save the clean water for drinking.»

Need for strong public outreach Agricultural production accounts for the greatest amount of global water consumption, and in this sector the authors suggest a variety of efficiency proposals such as improved irrigation systems and switching to crop varieties that consume less water.

For the study, the researchers gathered a long - term data set of residential lawn - watering frequency and lawn - watering behaviors, determined the scale of weekly lawn - watering frequency with water restrictions alone, and tested to determine if adding the weather - based conservation strategy could improve lawn irrigation efficiency and water savings over water restrictions alone.

Seeking a long - term solution, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council announced on 29 January the massive investment, which aims to achieve sustainable water use by controlling total water consumption, improving irrigation efficiency, and restricting groundwater pumping, among other measures.

Scientifically, his research can help breeders, geneticists, agronomists and irrigation engineers develop better varieties and management strategies to increase crop yield and water - use efficiency, his nomination stated.

Second, since nearly 80 % of the world's water resources are used to support agriculture, continued improvements in agricultural and irrigation conservation and efficiency should be an important focus for research, development, investment and cooperation.

Irrigation water efficiency is affected not only by the type and condition of irrigation systems but also by soil type, temperature, andIrrigation water efficiency is affected not only by the type and condition of irrigation systems but also by soil type, temperature, andirrigation systems but also by soil type, temperature, and humidity.

So we economize on the use of water by using low cost drip irrigation application systems, and creating breakthroughs in lowering filter friction, pipe friction, and pump energy losses through a system design approach in which each component contributes optimally to the efficiency and affordability of the total system.

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The search has spanned the gamut from funding research, investing in expensive solutions like desalination plants, toying with the idea of recycling wastewater, imposing water - use restrictions, letting lawns go dry and experimenting with irrigation efficiency techniques for the crops that feed the country.

Reduce outdoor water efficiency through drought - tolerant landscape design and improved irrigation technologies

Working with our local officials, we are trying to get support for repairing and adapting irrigation systems of greater efficiency so that we can grow more crops with less irrigation water.

Highlights of the building's sustainability achievements include an Energy Star rating of 93, which places the building in the top 7 percent of similar buildings in terms of energy efficiency; use of highly - efficient plumbing fixtures providing water savings of approximately 17 percent; modifications to the building's irrigation system provide a 74 percent reduction in water use for irrigation, as well as a dedicated meter to monitor ongoing performance; recycling efforts resulting in a 45 percent diversion rate of recyclables from landfill of ongoing consumable waste and a 100 percent diversion rate of durable goods from entering the waste stream; an integrated pest management plan incorporating non-toxic measures for animal and vegetative pest control; and a green cleaning pProgram, implemented as part of a comprehensive building - wide indoor air quality program.

«But it's uneven, with some water districts investing a lot in efficiencies, while others haven't,» he said, praising the South San Joaquin Irrigation District for raising its rates two years ago from $ 6 to $ 9 per acre foot to pay for a system that provides for concentrated watering around trees, vines and row crops.

The Water Efficiency LEED category will also be met through the exclusive use of reclaimed water, or gray water, for landscape irrigaWater Efficiency LEED category will also be met through the exclusive use of reclaimed water, or gray water, for landscape irrigawater, or gray water, for landscape irrigawater, for landscape irrigation.