Sediment Influx and Its Drivers in Farmers’ Managed Irrigation Schemes in Ethiopia

Excessive soil erosion hampers the functioning of many irrigation schemes throughout sub-Saharan Africa, increasing management difficulties and operation and maintenance costs. River water is often considered the main source of sedimentation, while overland sediment inflow is overlooked. From 2016 t...

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Main Authors: Zerihun Anbesa Gurmu, Henk Ritzema, Charlotte de Fraiture, Michel Riksen, Mekonen Ayana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/13/1747