Assessment of Irrigation Performance along the Canal Reach of Community Managed Scheme in Southern Ethiopia

Abstract

This paper presents the results of irrigation performance assessment made
along the canal reaches of community-managed Hare irrigation scheme in
Southern Ethiopia. Field measurement, interview, group discussion and
measurement of water supply were undertaken, and output performance
indicators were assessed. Measurements of cropping intensity, irrigation
interval and productivity show that there is a distinct difference in
performance along the main canal. Upstream water users always have easy
access to water, higher annual income and resource base than those in
midstream and downstream. Disparity among users occurs due to lack of
functional institutions and poor conditions of water distribution systems.