Resilience of farmers at water shortage situations in minor irrigation systems: a case study in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
Farmers in Minor Irrigation Systems (MIS) experience many difficulties due to severe seasonal or year-round absolute water scarcity that affects their livelihoods. In order to address this problem, the resilience of the vulnerable communities needs to be enhanced through smart investments and approp...
Main Authors: | W. M. S. M. Wijekoon, E. R. N. Gunawardena, M. M. M. Aheeyar, W. P. R. P. De Silva |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
2018-12-01
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Series: | Tropical Agricultural Research |
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Online Access: | https://tar.sljol.info/articles/8252 |
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