作者: H. Bjornlund , L. Nicol , K. Klein
DOI: 10.2495/SI080011
关键词: Water resources 、 Low-flow irrigation systems 、 Water resource management 、 Water conservation 、 Farm water 、 Irrigation management 、 Environmental science 、 Irrigation statistics 、 Water efficiency 、 Irrigation district
摘要: Irrigation activity in Alberta accounts for 71% of consumptive use surface water the province. Pressures on resources are acute and expected to intensify. Alberta’s answer its problems is contained Water Life strategy which aims a 30% increase efficiency productivity implementation economic instruments if necessary. Irrigators’ contribution towards this endeavour will be imperative. But foundation irrigation grounded private district management system that has resulted development two very distinct groups. The differences production practices between irrigators striking. This study attempts identify these distinguishing characteristics relating specifically adoption technology ascertain effect Alberta, until recently, largely avoided using.