Pricing irrigation water: a review of theory and practice

Johansson, Robert; Tsur, Yacov; Roe, Terry L.; Doukkali, Rachid; Dinar, Ariel

doi:10.1016/s1366-7017(02)00026-0

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“…In the extensive literature existing on the economic assessment of irrigation water the valuation methods encountered differ both in the approach used and in the obtained results. A review of the approaches to estimate the economic value of water can be found in the work of Young (2005), and more specifically to irrigation water in Tsur and Dinar (1999), Johansson et al (2002) and Tsur et al (2004). This research selects the production function method which is a deductive method that involves the derivation of shadow prices where water is an input into production systems.…”

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Estimating marginal value of water for irrigated olive grove with the production function method

Mesa-Jurado¹,

Berbel²,

Orgaz

1970

Span. j. agric. res.

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Economic valuation of irrigation water is done through the use of production functions for the case of the olive grove. In order to do so the integration of an agronomic model (based on the production function) and an economic model linked to the profitability of the crop (the ratio of revenue and operating costs) in the area under study is proposed. The study case encompasses the Guadalbullon River Sub-basin area, belonging to the Guadalquivir River Hydrologic Demarcation (Southern Spain). Within the overall deficit of the Guadalquivir River basin, the Guadalbullon River poses a special problem as it is unregulated and there are important irrigated fields on its banks, most of them olive groves. Net marginal value of water obtained (having deducted the variable costs of production including harvesting and irrigation) is€ 0.60 m–3 for the allocation of 1,000 m3 ha–1 and € 0.53 m–3 for the water right allowance of 1,500 m3 ha–1 (average for period 2005/2008). The results obtained support the recommendation by other authors suggesting the use of deficit irrigation in olive, additionally the high value of water estimated contributes to explain the substantial increase in irrigated olive area in Andalucia.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Estimating marginal value of water for irrigated olive grove with the production function method

Mesa-Jurado¹,

Berbel²,

Orgaz

1970

Span. j. agric. res.

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“…While partial equilibrium analysis focus on the sector affected by a policy measure assuming that the rest of the economy is not affected, general equilibrium models consider other sectors or regions as well to determine the economy-wide effect; partial equilibrium models tend to have more detail. Most of the studies using either of the two approaches analyze pricing of irrigation water only (for an overview of this literature see [16]). Rosegrant et al [17] use the IMPACT model to estimate demand and supply of food and water to 2025.…”

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Trade Liberalization and Climate Change: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis of the Impacts on Global Agriculture

Calzadilla

Rehdanz

Tol

2011

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Based on predicted changes in the magnitude and distribution of global precipitation, temperature and river flow under the A1B and A2 scenarios of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (IPCC SRES), this study assesses the potential impacts of climate change and CO 2 fertilization on global agriculture, and its interactions with trade liberalization, as proposed for the Doha Development Round. The analysis uses the new version of the GTAP-W model, which distinguishes between rainfed and irrigated agriculture and implements water as an explicit factor of production for irrigated agriculture. Significant reductions in agricultural tariffs lead to modest changes in regional water use. Patterns are non-linear. On the regional level, water use may go up for partial liberalization, and down for more complete liberalization. This is because different crops respond differently to tariff reductions, and because trade OPEN ACCESSWater 2011, 3 527 and competition matter too. Moreover, trade liberalization tends to reduce water use in water scarce regions, and increase water use in water abundant regions, even though water markets do not exist in most countries. Considering impacts of climate change, the results show that global food production, welfare and GDP fall over time while food prices increase. Larger changes are observed under the SRES A2 scenario for the medium term (2020) and under the SRES A1B scenario for the long term (2050). Combining scenarios of future climate change with trade liberalization, countries are affected differently. However, the overall effect on welfare does not change much.

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“…Irrigation is a vital component of agricultural production in many developing countries. Over the years, many researchers have examined the valuation of water as an instrument for improving water allocation, reducing water consumption and management of the irrigation systems [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. The Fourth Principle of the 1992 Dublin statements defines water as an economic good in order to achieve efficient and equitable use, and encourages conservation and protection of water resources.…”

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Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Irrigation Water: A Case of Tank Irrigation Systems in South India

Chandrasekaran

Sureshkumar

Palanisami³

2009

Water

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Abstract:The economic value of tank irrigation water was determined through Contingency Valuation Method by analyzing farmers' willingness to pay for irrigation water under improved water supply conditions during wet and dry seasons of paddy cultivation. Quadratic production function was also used to determine the value of irrigation water. The comparison of the economic value of water estimated using different methods strongly suggests that the present water use pattern will not lead to sustainable use of the resource in the tank command areas. Policy options for sustainable use of irrigation water and management of tanks in India were suggested.

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Pricing irrigation water: a review of theory and practice

Cited by 264 publications

References 92 publications

Estimating marginal value of water for irrigated olive grove with the production function method

Estimating marginal value of water for irrigated olive grove with the production function method

Trade Liberalization and Climate Change: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis of the Impacts on Global Agriculture

Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Irrigation Water: A Case of Tank Irrigation Systems in South India

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