The continued decline in the availability of water from the Ogallala Aquifer in the Texas Panhandle has led to an increased interest in conservation policies designed to extend the life of the aquifer and sustain rura...The continued decline in the availability of water from the Ogallala Aquifer in the Texas Panhandle has led to an increased interest in conservation policies designed to extend the life of the aquifer and sustain rural economies. Four counties were chosen for evaluation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of five policies in terms of changes in the saturated thickness, crop mix, water use per acre, and the net present value of farm profits over a 60-year planning horizon. The dynamic optimization models were developed using GAMS for the baseline as well as one for all five of the policy alternatives for each county. Results indicate that the policy scenarios of biotechnology adoption and a water use restriction will conserve the most water among the policies analyzed. In terms of economic returns, the biotechnology adoption policy by far provides the greatest benefit to producers due to yield increases that are estimated with current annual growth rates in new seed varieties. The water use restriction policy, on the other hand, has the lowest net present value of returns, indicating that conservation is accompanied with significant costs to producers. The irrigation adoption technology scenario is the next best policy in terms of net present value of returns (following biotechnology);however, it ranks last in terms of reducing aquifer depletion. It is important to note that while the models do not perfectly predict the factors being evaluated, it is the basis for comparison between the policy scenarios which are important. These comparisons will aid policy makers in determining the most effective strategy to conserve water while simultaneously considering the economic costs to producers. In addition, the results of this study can be applied to other areas facing similar conditions, either currently or in the future, throughout the Texas Panhandle.展开更多
小型农田水利工程的规划设计是提高农田灌溉效率和保障农业生产的重要环节。旨在探讨小型农田水利工程规划设计问题,并提出相应解决方案。首先,通过对小型农田水量需求进行调查和分析,确定了合理的灌溉水量。其次,针对农田的地形、土壤...小型农田水利工程的规划设计是提高农田灌溉效率和保障农业生产的重要环节。旨在探讨小型农田水利工程规划设计问题,并提出相应解决方案。首先,通过对小型农田水量需求进行调查和分析,确定了合理的灌溉水量。其次,针对农田的地形、土壤类型和作物种植情况,采用地理信息系统(Geographic Information System,GIS)技术进行数据采集和分析,以确定最佳的灌溉方式和灌溉设施布局。接着,结合农田的自然环境和社会经济条件,制定了适合农田的水资源管理和利用策略。最后,通过实地调研和模拟分析,验证了所提出的规划设计方案的可行性和有效性。研究结果表明,科学合理的小型农田水利工程规划设计可以提高农田的灌溉效率,减少水资源浪费,促进农业可持续发展。因此,该研究对于小型农田水利工程的规划设计具有一定的实践意义和指导价值。展开更多
文摘The continued decline in the availability of water from the Ogallala Aquifer in the Texas Panhandle has led to an increased interest in conservation policies designed to extend the life of the aquifer and sustain rural economies. Four counties were chosen for evaluation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of five policies in terms of changes in the saturated thickness, crop mix, water use per acre, and the net present value of farm profits over a 60-year planning horizon. The dynamic optimization models were developed using GAMS for the baseline as well as one for all five of the policy alternatives for each county. Results indicate that the policy scenarios of biotechnology adoption and a water use restriction will conserve the most water among the policies analyzed. In terms of economic returns, the biotechnology adoption policy by far provides the greatest benefit to producers due to yield increases that are estimated with current annual growth rates in new seed varieties. The water use restriction policy, on the other hand, has the lowest net present value of returns, indicating that conservation is accompanied with significant costs to producers. The irrigation adoption technology scenario is the next best policy in terms of net present value of returns (following biotechnology);however, it ranks last in terms of reducing aquifer depletion. It is important to note that while the models do not perfectly predict the factors being evaluated, it is the basis for comparison between the policy scenarios which are important. These comparisons will aid policy makers in determining the most effective strategy to conserve water while simultaneously considering the economic costs to producers. In addition, the results of this study can be applied to other areas facing similar conditions, either currently or in the future, throughout the Texas Panhandle.
文摘小型农田水利工程的规划设计是提高农田灌溉效率和保障农业生产的重要环节。旨在探讨小型农田水利工程规划设计问题,并提出相应解决方案。首先,通过对小型农田水量需求进行调查和分析,确定了合理的灌溉水量。其次,针对农田的地形、土壤类型和作物种植情况,采用地理信息系统(Geographic Information System,GIS)技术进行数据采集和分析,以确定最佳的灌溉方式和灌溉设施布局。接着,结合农田的自然环境和社会经济条件,制定了适合农田的水资源管理和利用策略。最后,通过实地调研和模拟分析,验证了所提出的规划设计方案的可行性和有效性。研究结果表明,科学合理的小型农田水利工程规划设计可以提高农田的灌溉效率,减少水资源浪费,促进农业可持续发展。因此,该研究对于小型农田水利工程的规划设计具有一定的实践意义和指导价值。
