Publication
Lowland irrigation practices benefit upland farms
Details
Author(s):
SANREM CRSP
Type of Document:
Research Brief
Publisher/Journal:
SANREM CRSP, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Date of Publication:
2006
Place of Publication:
Blacksburg, VA
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Description
The recent expansion of lowland irrigation practices in the Philippines has highlighted the economic and environmental ties between lowland and upland farms. Increased lowland production is providing additional off-farm employment opportunities for upland households, resulting in improved upland land management and decreased upland erosion.
