Dynamics of irrigation efficiency and farm productivity on the Nayom Bayto River Irrigation System: A system dynamics analysis
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Spec in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engg
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Danilo C. Terante
Defense Panel Chair
Alexis M. Fillone
Defense Panel Member
Bernardo A. Lejano
Mary Ann Q. Adajar
Abstract/Summary
This study looks for ways of simulating and testing how these factors interact with each other in order to arrive at a policy that would increase the efficiency and productivity of the system, especially at the farm level.
A formulated model using the STELLA5 software shows that there are two main variables that affect the farm level operation. These are (1) NIA's efforts and (2) influence of fellow farmers or word of mouth. Based on the assumptions made and on the results of the simulation runs, NIA's effort is more critical than Word of Mouth influence in the farm level.
With a better understanding of the interaction of the different variables at the farm level, proposed policies were suggested in order to allow the increase in productivity and efficiency of the system. The generated policies showed that effectiveness of NIA's effort is very important to the increase in productivity at the farm level.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15924
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
x, 127 leaves, color illustrations, 31 cm.
Keywords
Irrigation efficiency--Philippines; Agricultural productivity--Philippines; Irrigation farming--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Chua, W. G., & Afuan, A. T. (2008). Dynamics of irrigation efficiency and farm productivity on the Nayom Bayto River Irrigation System: A system dynamics analysis. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5349
Embargo Period
4-14-2021