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

Print

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

Embargo Period

4-14-2021

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