Guidelines and Referrals

IRMA : Irrigation Systems auditing Guide

IRMA : Irrigation Systems auditing Guide

Author: the work that is presented in this ebook has been co-financed by EU / ERDF (75%) and national funds of Greece and Italy (25%) in the framework of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme (ETCP) GREECE-ITALY 2007-2013 (www.greece-italy.eu): IRMA proj Category

The present guide targets mainly to the audit of end-user irrigation systems but it also provides basic auditing background regarding higher level irrigation and drainage systems. 

Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater - Wastewater use in agriculture

Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater – Wastewater use in agriculture

Dr Jamie Batram and M. Richard Carr, World Health Organisation (WHO)

It was necessary to update this guidelines to take into account recent scientific evidence concernaning pathogens, chemicals and other factors, including changes in population characteristrics, changes in sanitation practices, better mthods for evaluating risk, social/equity issues and sociocultural practices. There was a particular need to conduct an review of both risk assessmentand epidemiological data. 

Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices

Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices

Author : Melissa Baum Haley, PhD Municipal Water District of Orange County

Managed landscapes, while highly visible users of water, provide ecological, economical and reactional benefits. It is the stakeholder’s responsability to advocate for efficient irrigation and to incorporate and promote all reasonable practices that minimize water consumption and waste.

Handbook on pressurized irrigation techniques

Handbook on pressurized irrigation techniques

A. Phocaides, FAO Consultant

The objective of this handbook is to provide a practical guide on the use of pressurized irrigation techniques to farmers, irrigation technicians and extension workers in the field. In this second edition, the handbook has been considerably revised, including new chapters on low-cost drip irrigation and pipe distribution systems for smallholders.