Publication year:
1991
This paper describes problems prior to rehabiltiation and associated irrigation management innovations in the Kimbumlyana Oya Irrigation Scheme in 1979. Included in the new developments was a simplified form of technical guidance for farmers. Organized farmer participation was used in the operation and maintenance of the system through a water issue board. The explicit role given to farmers increased their confidence and as a result it was possible to introduce systematic rotational water distribution, advance the cultivation calendar, and increase cropping intensity.
Interest groups:
Of interest to agricultural and water management fieldworkers particularly in the South Asian context.
Holdings:
IIED, J3
Publisher reference:
International Irrigation Management Institute