Irrigation Optimization in the Jordan Valley: Main lessons learnt (2000 - 2004)

The French Mission for Agriculture and Water has been demonstrating in pilot areas how improvements of water management are possible. At the level of the Jordan Valley Authority network, an equal distribution of water among farmers has been the main objective. This requires ensuring the same flow, pressure and quality for each farmer. In parallel, on-farm techniques and methods improving the efficiency of water distribution have been demonstrated, then adopted and developed by many farmers.