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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    May, 2011
    Jordan, Western Asia

    This report is a documentation of data gathered during the project for the Badia Benchmark, organized in a way to facilitate the on of various disciplines. The purpose is, to facilitate the use of this data for better management of resources during the project and to provide accessible and user friendly database that is suitable for use beyond the project lifetime. It is anticipated that future research and development projects, will build upon this database and continue the documentation to enhance the use of data for the Badia and similar areas.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    November, 2011
    Morocco, Northern Africa

    Climate change has led to more severe conditions throughout the world as well as in Morocco. In general, rainfall has declined and average temperatures have increased. These new rainfall patterns are threatening water supplies. Fluctuations and reductions in annual rainfall have led to severe and frequent droughts throughout the Central and West Asia and North Africa region. Consequently, water resources have become scarce. Increasing municipal and industrial demand for water has resulted in steadily decreasing allocations for agriculture.

  3. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    March, 2011
    Jordan, Western Asia

    The Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region encompasses large areas of arid and semi-arid zones. These zones may be defined as areas where rainfall, relative to the level of evapotranspiration, is inadequate to sustain reliable crop production. Most of the arid and semi-arid zones of the CWANA region are rangelands and are characterized by wide variability in rainfall and temperature. Droughts are common, resulting in low forage production and crop productivity as well as water scarcity.

  4. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2011
    Egypt, Northern Africa

    This is the fundamental scope of the Irrigation Benchmark Project, where the emphasis was placed on introducing and implementing new water saving technologies. Additionally, emphasis was laid on the participation and involvement of farmers in water users’ associations (WUA) and other community organizations, as well as with government organizations – particularly, those concerned in the Extension Service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

  5. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    October, 2011
    Western Asia, Jordan

    Mechanized construction of micro-catchments for water harvesting (WH) was successfully tested in the Badia (dry rangeland) areas in Syria and Jordan, using the “Vallerani” plow, model Delfino (50 MI/CM), manufactured by Nardi, Italy. The plow was able to construct intermittent and continuous contour ridges, and could potentially be used to rehabilitate degraded rangelands. However, one major issue for large-scale implementation is the high cost and time required to manually identify contours for the plow to follow.

  6. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    November, 2011
    Pakistan, Southern Asia

    This report summarizes results from a large multi-partner project, Integrated watershed development
    for food security and sustainable improvement of livelihood in Barani, Pakistan. The project (2007
    to 2010) aimed to develop, demonstrate, and evaluate cost-effective technologies for monitoring
    and use of water and land resources at watershed scale. It used an integrated approach combining
    applied research, capacity building, and watershed improvement/rehabilitation through community

  7. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    November, 2011
    Algeria, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Northern Africa, Western Asia

    CropSyst is the crop growth model chosen as a decision tool for the Tadla Benchmark project. CropSyst is a daily time step simulation model. The model was developed to serve as an analytic tool to study the effect of cropping systems management on productivity and the environment. The model simulates the soil water budget, soil– plant nitrogen budget, crop canopy and root growth, dry matter production, yield, residue production, and decomposition. Management options include cultivar selection, crop rotation, irrigation, nitrogen fertilization, tillage operations, and residue management.

  8. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    November, 2011
    Morocco, Northern Africa

    The best use of irrigation water is reflected in the strategic approach of the Ministry of Agriculture and the major research objectives of institutions working on sustainable irrigation management. Related research programs can be summarized as follows:
    • crop water requirements;
    • irrigation techniques, especially surface irrigation;
    • irrigation scheduling; and
    • soil and water quality as affected by irrigation and drainage.

  9. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    November, 2011
    Jordan, Western Asia

    The rangelands of West Asia and North Africa are the grazing grounds for the Bedouin with their flocks of sheep, goats and camels and are known as al Badia in the Middle East region. Average annual rainfall in the Badia ranges between 50 and 250 mm (Haddad 2006). Despite its scarcity, rainwater is generally poorly managed and much of it is lost through runoff and evaporation. To improve production in hese areas, there is a need for the sustainable management of natural resources – land and water (FAO 1983).

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