Fisheries in irrigation systems of arid asia
Petr, T. (2003). Fisheries in irrigation systems of arid asia. FAO: Rome. ISBN 92-5-105047-3. 150 pp.
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Arid environments
Fisheries
Resource management > Water management > Irrigation
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- The FAO Expert Consultation on the Use of Irrigation systems for Sustainable Fish Production in Arid Countries of Asia, more
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| Abstract |
This Fisheries Technical Paper is a companion to the Report of the FAO Expert Consultation on the Use of Irrigation Systems for Sustainable Fish Production in Arid Countries of Asia. The consultation was held at Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 25 to 29 September 2001. This document brings together twelve papers the review the present use of irrigation systems for fisheries in the countries of the arid belt of Asia, from Turkey to China. While some countries in the arid belt are well advanced in the field of fish production from waterbodies of irrigation systems, others are experiencing major difficulties arising from recent changes in their political and economic systems, particularly Mongolia and the countries of Central Asia. Such countries require major assistance. The document includes a summary of recommendations and proposals and proposals for further action, as formulated by the expert consultation. |
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