SLM Database

Small-scale dams are moderately-sized barriers built across valley bottoms to retain water from permanent watercourses or seasonal flows.

• Compiler: Dieter Nill
• 10/07/2014 2:24 p.m.

The objective of a system of rice intensification (SRI) is increased yields.

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• 12/01/2014 3:35 p.m.

A micro-irrigation system to use water more efficiently and increase yields

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• 09/24/2014 5:04 p.m.

Embankment dams are built to retain rainwater without totally blocking the flow of water, enabling the irrigation of a part of the plain.

• Compiler: Nina Lauterburg
• 09/24/2014 5:01 p.m.

This technique makes it possible to develop unirrigated land at low cost to meet the demand for higher agricultural production and improved living conditions.

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• 09/25/2014 8:06 a.m.

Lining canals is a powerful way to save irrigation water by minimising seepage losses, and to reduce pumping time and costs.

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• 09/24/2014 5 p.m.

The role of small dams with weirs is to raise the water table, expand rice growing areas and extend the availability of water in lowland areas to complete the agricultural cycle of lowland areas (rice and vegetable growing).

• Compiler: Dieter Nill
• 09/24/2014 5:01 p.m.

A water reservoir for growing off-season increases the farmed area, yields and production. A second growing season thus becomes possible.

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• 09/24/2014 5:02 p.m.

The role of masonry micro-dams is to raise the level of the water table so as to supply wells and create water reserves for off-season farming activities.

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• 09/24/2014 5:01 p.m.

Village irrigation schemes (VISs) help to control the water supply and significantly increase yields.

• Compiler: Dieter Nill
• 09/24/2014 5 p.m.