University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Introduction -- 2. Summary of major constributions, topics and discussions -- 2.1. Planning and design of irrigation/drainage systems in relation to mechanization -- 2.1.1. Increased food production calls for major investments in irrigation and drainage projects -- 2.1.2. Consequences of inefficient irrigation and drainage systems -- 2.1.3. Causes of inefficient irrigation and drainage systems: planning for improved systems -- 2.1.4. Efficient irrigation demands intensive cropping and farm mechanization -- 2.1.5. Efficient irrigation demands both advanced planning techniques and appropriate technology -- 2.2. Organizations for implementing irrigation/drainage and land development schemes -- 2.2.1. Land consolidation: organization and application -- 2.2.2. Accelerating implementation of projects -- 2.3. The role of mechanical and labour intensive methods for construction -- 2.3.1. Agricultural development increases employment opportunities -- 2.3.2. Earthmoving and scope for labour intensive methods -- 2.3.3. Scope for animal powered implements -- 2.3.4. Selection and use of mechanical powered equipment for construction -- 2.3.5. Selection of powered machinery for construction and other operations at the farm level -- ^2.3.6. New developments: laser controlled machinery -- 2.3.7. Precision land levelling in Pakistan -- 2.4. Maintenance of irrigation/drainage systems -- 2.4.1. Efficient irrigation demands good maintenance -- 2.4.2. Mechanized versus labour intensive systems -- 2.4.3. Maintenance problems and procedures for open channels -- 2.4.4. Construction and maintenance of sub-surface drainage systems -- 2.5. Operation, costing and maintenance of equipment -- 2.5.1. Good maintenance reduces operation costs -- 2.5.2. Good maintenance demands adequate investment -- 2.5.3. Guidelines for planning servicing and maintenance facilities -- 2.5.4. Standardization verses diversification -- 2.5.4. Effect of import controls and high taxes -- 2.6. Relationship between farm mechanization, irrigation and cropping systems -- 2.6.1. Water application and availability -- 2.6.2. On-farm water management -- 2.6.3. Problems of mechanization -- 2.6.4. Land preparation practices -- 2.6.5. Planting patterns and practices -- 2.7. The place of large-scale and small-scale mechanization systems -- 2.7.1. Land development for farmers through a large scale central unit -- 2.7.2. Mechanization systems for small farms in India (Punjab) -- 2.8. Training for various disciplines and levels -- ^2.8.1. Training for extension workers on irrigation schemes -- 2.8.2. Training for farm machinery operators and mechanics -- 2.8.3. Training for agricultural engineers -- 2.9. Testing and evaluation of machinery -- 2.9.1. The purpose and principles of testing -- 2.9.2. Testing needs in developing countries -- 3. The papers presented at the Expert Consultation -- 3.1. Planning and design of the planning and design of irrigation and drainage projects / by H.M. Horning, J. Doorenbos and M. Grehan -- Development of mechanization for land development and agricultural production / by W.J. van Gilst -- Development of mechanization for land development and agricultural production / by L.W. Faidley -- Planning and design of irrigation/drainage systems pilot research project: Pakistan / by G.L. Corey -- Planning, design and implementation of irrigation systems in the western part of Turkey with special reference to the Beyoba irrigation project / by K. Bozkurt -- Irrigation system evaluation / by A.H. Borhan and A. Vaccari -- 3.2. Organization for implementing irrigation/drainage and land development schemes -- Land consolidation: some aspects concerning application and organization / by D. Van der Zaken -- Organization, planning and supervising construction with special reference to experience in the Chambal project, India / by S. Krause -- ^Establishment, organization, functions and activities of Topraksu / by Nejat Erkenci -- Planning and implementation of projects (Topic A): organization, planning and supervising (Topic A4) / by N. Gil -- Land development work in Mexico / by M.C. Miller -- Land development work in Nigeria (Bakolori Project) / by Impresit Bakolori (Nigeria) Ltd. -- 2.10. Irrigation development and farm mechanization in Turkey -- 2.10.1. Irrigation development and its problems -- 2.10.2. Farm mechanization and its problems -- 3.3. The role of labour-intensive and mechanical methods for construction -- Selection and use of equipment for construction of irrigation/drainage systems / by J. Seixas -- Selection and use of earthmoving equipment for construction of irrigation/drainage systems, with reference to labour-intensive working methods and use of animal power / by K.N.Nag -- Precision land levelling project and selective use of mechanical power in Pakistan / by Niel A. Dimick -- The utilization of labour in the construction of water development projects / by J.A. Sagardoy -- Irrigated crop production and farm mechanization systems / by Eversman Inc. -- The importance of the utilization of bulldozers in the development of cerrado soils in Brazil / by F.T. da Silva, M. Lourengo -- ^Laserplane systems in earthmoving and land reclamation / by M.S. Darbishire -- 3.4. Maintenance of irrigation/drainage systems -- Maintenance of irrigation/drainage systems in Victoria, Australia / by G.H. Swales -- Maintaining drainage and surface irrigation channels / by E. Henkin -- Drain trenching and pipe laying machinery / by J. Seixas -- 3.6. Relationship between mechanization, irrigation and cropping systems -- Planning irrigation for the various crop groups at the farm level / by A.A. Bishop -- Improvement of farm irrigation scheduling / by J. Doorenbos -- Effects of different tillage practices on soil characteristics and emergence of wheat seedling under irrigated conditions / by G.S. Sheikh -- Land preparation and planting practices for irrigated crops in the USA / by K.K. Barnes -- Methods of land preparation for the flood irrigation of perennial pasture in Victoria, Australia / by J.P. Murphy -- Tillage and planting principles for irrigated agriculture / by A.W. Pauli -- 3.7. The place of large-scale and small-scale farm mechanization systems -- Mechanized reclamation and development of new land with a large-scale farm / by J.H. van Kampen -- Alternative mechanization systems for small farms (in Punjab) / by B.S. Pathak -- ^3.8. Training for various disciplines and levels -- Training for various disciplines and levels, with particular reference to Turkey / by S. Hasse -- State soil and water conservation agency training programmes for personnel in various positions and levels / by H. �Cinar -- Training for various disciplines and levels with particular reference to systems in use in Germany / by F.K. Otto -- Training extension workers in newly irrigated areas / by W.D. Maalouf and H.M. Horning -- 3.9. Testing and evaluation of farm machinery -- Testing and evaluation of farm machinery / by W. Baader -- Factors affecting the mechanization system performance in crop production / by E. Tezer -- An approach to agricultural mechanization in irrigated crop production in Iraq / by H.A. Bahili -- Testing and evauating farm machinery / by L. Williams -- 3.10. Farm mechanization and irrigation development in Turkey -- Agricultural mechanization in Turkey and its problems / by E. Mutaf -- Development of irrigation and drainage works of the lower Seyhan Plain / by Osman Tekinel and G�urol Ding -- Applied research on the irrigated and drainage problems of the lower Seyhan plain / by O. Tekinel, G. Ding and Y. Kumova -- Appendix. List of participants and observers.