Bale-Gadula Irrigation Project Summary
This document provides comprehensive information about the Bale-Gadula Irrigation Project, including soil infiltration studies, irrigation system design, and detailed scheduling for different crops and blocks.
Document Structure
- Appendices: Agricultural production, economic prices, crop budgets, financial tables
- Soil Infiltration Studies: Detailed measurements and modeling of soil intake families
- Irrigation System Design: Furrow characteristics and application parameters
- Scheduling Tables: Detailed irrigation schedules for tertiary units and crops
Key Findings
Section | Key Information |
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Soil Intake Families |
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Irrigation System Design |
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Scheduling |
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Soil Intake Family Characteristics
Profile No. | Intake Family | Parameters (a, b, c, f, g) |
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BGP-05 | 2.0 | 2.753, 0.808, 7.0, 10.650, 7.451 |
BGP-18 | 1.5 | 2.284, 0.799, 7.0, 9.760, 5.819 |
BGP-34 | 0.8 | 1.560, 0.773, 7.0, 8.500, 3.535 |
BGP-35/39/48 | 0.2 | 0.777, 0.699, 7.0, 7.430, 1.578 |
Implementation Data
The document includes extensive implementation details:
- Water source: Weybe River
- Measurement dates: July 2009
- Authors: Aberham and Kalkidan
- Surface features: Gently sloping land, intensively cultivated with various crack sizes
- Water usage: 180-405 liters per test
Conclusion
This comprehensive document provides all necessary technical details for implementing the Bale-Gadula Irrigation Project, including soil characteristics, system design parameters, and detailed scheduling for efficient water management across different crops and terrain types.