Economic instruments and irrigation water management - a comparative study of private and district irrigators in Alberta, Canada.

作者: H. Bjornlund , L. Nicol , K. Klein

DOI: 10.2495/SI080011

关键词: Water resourcesLow-flow irrigation systemsWater resource managementWater conservationFarm waterIrrigation managementEnvironmental scienceIrrigation statisticsWater efficiencyIrrigation 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.

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