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LWRD

I. Introduction to the model

Agricultural productivity is influenced by the development and management of the


countrys water resources. The availability of water or lack thereof is fundamental to
sustainable agricultural and to food security. Soil and water are two of the vital
natural resource of the watershed that needs to be conserved for improving
agricultural productivity. Promoting and supporting soil and water conservation
programs for the prevention of land degradation and protection of the environment
and natural resources is essential. This is promulgated in the country with the Soil
and Water Conservation Act of 2013.

The act promotes Soil and Water Conservation Guided Farm (SWCGF), established
to showcase appropriate soil and water conservation technologies and involved in
sloping agricultural land technology, organic-based agriculture, farm waste and
residue management, wastewater recycling and re-use, rainwater harvesting or
combination of two or more of these practices. The technologies were developed and
utilized especially by poor upland farming communities for agricultural production.

II. Why is it climate-smart?

The soil and water conservation programs from the Soil and Water Conservation Act
of 2013 reduce the risks of natural disasters and enhance the adoption mechanism
of farmers and communities to climate change.

Rain water is a vital input for dry land agriculture. The average annual rainfall of the
Philippines is about 2,400mm. This is relatively enough to meet the annual water
demand for crop production, but is not evenly distributed throughout the year in most
parts of the country due to our dynamically changing environment. Some parts of the
country experiences too much rainfall causing excessive surface run-off, severe
erosion, siltation of rivers and flooding during the rainy season. Some areas,
particularly in upland areas in dry season, have too little for a sustained base flow
for crop production. The hydrologic cycle is heavily influenced by climate. The
programs that aim to protect and provide efficient management of watershed through
soil and water conservation ensure the continuous water base flow and contribute to
environmental sustainability.

The adaptation of integrated watershed management practices minimizes the climate


change impact on freshwater resources and agricultural production.
References:

Legarda, L. (2013). Soil and Water Conservation Act of 2013. Retrieved from:
http://senate.gov.ph/lisdata/1621313441!.pdf

International Fund for Agricultural Development. (2012). Water retention and harvesting.
Retrieved from: https://www.ifad.org/documents/10180/271f00c6-56be-451c-bbb8-e3a50b18fa2d

CH2M HILL. (2011). Climate Resilience: Practical strategies for adapting to change. Retrieved
from:http://ch2mhillblogs.com/water/wpcontent/uploads/2011/10/Broch_ClimateResilience_final_pagebyp
age.pdf

American Society of Agricultural Engineers. (1999). CIGR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering


Volume I Land and Water Engineering. Retrieved from:
http://www.cigr.org/documents/CIGRHandbookVol1.pdf
Model:

Waste Water Recycling and Re-use Facility

1) Waste water is pumped from the ground to the lifting station. Water is chemically treated
and sent for separation.
2) Solids larger than 13mm is filtered through the separation process. The solids are then
transported to a refuse facility and buried.
3) Heavier materials are scraped away by primary settling basins. The waste is then
fermented for 30 days and used as fertilizer.
4) Water then passes through the bio-reactors where effluent is pumped for nine hours.
Through a series of stages, bacteria break down harmful matter and make the water
clean.
5) Secondary clarifiers gravity feed the water through, and bacteria continues to clean the
water to a drinkable level.
6) The water after being chemically treated with chlorine is ensured free of bacteria and
passes over a weir and into the water supply.

References:

Scutt, G. (2012). Waste water treatment process. Retrieved from:


https://visual.ly/community/infographic/environment/waste-water-and-sewage-treatment-
process

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