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Use of On-Farm Reservoirs in Rice Production: Results from the MARORA Model

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Jennie Popp ,
Eric Wailes ,
Ken Young ,
Jim Smartt II  and
Walaiporn Intarapapong
Jennie Popp
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Eric Wailes
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Jim Smartt II
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Walaiporn Intarapapong
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University
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Abstract

The present article uses the modified Arkansas off-stream reservoir analysis and the environmental policy-integrated climate models to examine the impacts of on-farm reservoirs and tail water recovery systems in conjunction with other best management practices on profitability, water use, and sediment control for rice-soybean farming operations. Results suggest that, under limited water availability conditions, reservoirs and tail water recovery systems can improve profitability, reduce ground water dependence, and reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides off-farm. Although reservoirs may not be profitable under plentiful water conditions, cost-sharing opportunities may make them a viable means of addressing environmental concerns.

Keywords

on-farm reservoirssediment controlwater managementQ25Q15Q29
Type
Invited Paper Sessions
Information
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , August 2003 , pp. 371 - 379
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2003

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