Publisher's Synopsis
The implementation of scientific methods for water management is essential for increasing water productivity. To achieve this, it is necessary to have an understanding of water resource development and management, including rainwater management, groundwater recharge, groundwater development and management, agricultural drainage and soil reclamation, canal water management, modern irrigation systems, mulching technology, soil water management, land development and management, and watershed development and management on a participatory approach. This book features chapters written by experts and trained scientists from various disciplines such as soil and water conservation, irrigation and drainage, agronomy, soil science, remote sensing and GIS, and groundwater.