Modernization of Irrigation Systems: Canal Operation Techniques
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Date of publication
november 2008
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FAODOCREP:0b09643c-702c-5ee6-8030-86831ab01440
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32
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This paper explains the operation methods in canal irrigation delivery systems using the MASSCOTE approach. It argues that on-farm irrigation scheduling is only possible when the delivery system provides the irrigation water at the expected time, rate and duration.
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