An introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh environments.

An introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conversation and sustainability.

Soil and water conservation
runoff harvesting and storage
ephemeral and variable streamflow -spate, wetlands and flood agriculture
indigenous runoff agriculture - challenges and breakdown
expanding, upgrading and rehabilitating runoff agriculture
the future for runoff agriculture.