Survey of Irrigation in Eight Asian Nations: India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, South Korea, Philippines, and Sri Lanka

摘要

Most good land in the eight Asian nations surveyed is cropped, so large production increases will likely come from more intensive cultivation made possible by irrigation. Extension of irrigated areas and better water management could double production in some areas of India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, South Korea, Philippines, and Sri Lanka. But, large investments will be required. This report reviews the current state of irrigation, plus prospects and plans, in these countries.