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A catchment management experiences of the Evian natural mineral water (NMW) source site (에비앙 천연 광천수 수원의 유역 관리 사례)

  • Chung, Il-Moon;Lachassagne, Patrick
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.53 no.spc1
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    • pp.827-832
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    • 2020
  • The catchment management experiences of the Evian natural mineral water (NMW) bottling company were reviewed. Evian is among the leading brands of bottled NMW in France, exporting worldwide and becoming a role model for companies in many countries due to its long-term experiences in sustainably managing NMW source areas. Experiences of bottled water companies in France show that they are incessantly moving forward with proactive and advanced ideas to meet environmental challenges. For business sustainability, companies are dedicated to improving their environmental performance through effective and planned resource management. Evian has been working with the local community in a spirit of co-ownership to invent and preserve the water resource and fulfill its ambition of sustainable industrial functioning. The partnership aims to balance the protection of the NMW resource and sustainable agricultural development within the catchment.

Directions towards sustainable agricultural systems in Korea

  • Kim, Chang-Gil
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2017.06a
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    • pp.3-3
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    • 2017
  • The question of how to establish sustainable agricultural systems has become as prominent as questions related to water, energy and climate change. High input/high output agriculture has brought with it many adverse effects; the massive deterioration of soil and water in both quantity and quality, increased greenhouse gas emissions and an increased prevalence of unsafe foods. Additionally, urbanization and climate change has worsened the shortage of farmland and reduced the supply of agricultural water. Given these challenges, maintaining, conserving and efficiently using agri-environmental resources, through fostering of sustainable agriculture, have emerged as key tasks in solving these problems. What is needed therefore is research, based on systematic and comprehensive empirical analyses, that can propose plans and methods for establishing an appropriate sustainable agricultural system. The empirical analysis of sustainable agricultural system is approached separately from economic, environmental and social aspects. An analysis of environment effect reveals that the available phosphate level is 1.3~2.1 times greater than the optimal amount in rice paddies, upland fields and orchards. Further examination has revealed that the excess nutrient is polluting both ground water and surface water. Analytical results for economic feasibility show that factors of production have been invested heavily in the rice crop. Under these conditions, sustainable agriculture, including low-input agriculture, appears to be a possible alternative that will facilitate simultaneous improvements in both economic feasibility and environment effects. Analysis results for sociality reveal that social factors include the value of producer, association and interior networks. Social conditions are comprised of leadership, consumers' awareness, education and conflict solutions. In addition, analysis as to the degree investments contribute to improving agricultural value added has revealed that the direct payment program is the most effective instrument. Experts confirm that economic feasibility can be improved by scientific and well-reasoned nutrient management on the basis of soil testing. Farmers pointed to 'economic factors' as being the largest obstacle to switching to the practice of sustainable agriculture. They also indicate 'uncertainty with regards to sustainable agriculture technology' as an impediment to practicing sustainable agriculture. Even so, farmers who believe environmental and regional issues to be the most pressing problems have expanded their practice of sustainable agriculture. The keys to establishing sustainable agriculture system are classified into the following four aspects. Firstly, from an economic aspect, the research indicates that agricultural policy needs to be integrated with environmental policy and that the function of market making based on the value chain needs to be revitalized. Secondly, from an environmental aspect, there is a need for an optimal resource management system to be established in the agricultural sector. In addition, sustainable agriculture practice will need to be extended with attendant environmentally-friendly and sustainable intensive technology also requiring further development. Thirdly, from a social aspect, green agriculture management needs to be fostered, technology and education extended, and social conflict mediated. Lastly, from a governance aspect, it will be necessary to strengthen good governance, assign and share suitable roles and responsibilities, build a cooperation system and utilize community supported agriculture.

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Analysis of Water Quality Fluctuations in Upstream Namhan River Watershed Using Long-term Statistical Analysis (통계적 경향 분석을 통한 남한강 상류 수계 수질 변동 해석)

  • Byeon, Sang-Don;Noh, Yeon-Jung;Lim, Kyeong-Jae;Kim, Jong-Gun;Kim, Dong-Jin;Hong, Eun-Mi
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.62 no.5
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    • pp.15-26
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    • 2020
  • There are fifteen non-point pollution management areas in Korea and three of them (Doam lake, Daegi district and Golji-cheon) are located in the upstream of the Namhan river watershed. Many efforts to reduce non-point sources (NPS) pollution have been conducted, however, water quality pollution in the watershed is still serious. To solve these problems, it is a priority to grasp water quality using statistical techniques. In this study, a trend analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of NPS management in the watershed. The long-term trends from 1996 to 2018 of water quality properties were analyzed using data collected from the water environment information system. Seventeen monitoring stations were selected along the main stream in Namhan river basin. Monthly water quality properties (BOD, COD, TN, TP, TN/TP ratio, Conductivity, SS and Chlorophyll-a) were collected and analyzed by Mann-Kendall test and LOWESS. The results showed that the Conductivity tended to increase in all regions and was the highest level in Jijangcheon. Organic pollution such as BOD and COD tended to increase in the Jungseon area. SS did not show a large tendency, but it showed high concentration in the Doam watershed. In all regions, 40% of water quality properties showed a tendency to 'UP', 15% of water quality properties tended to 'DOWN', and 46% indicated no tendency. In order to determine the cause of this, additional research and measures for improvement are necessary. This study will be used for the establishment of water quality policy in the future.

Climate Change Impacts on Paddy Irrigation Requirement in the Nakdong River Basin (기후변화가 낙동강 권역의 논 관개용수 수요량에 미치는 영향)

  • Chung, Sang-Ok
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.51 no.2
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    • pp.35-41
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    • 2009
  • The impacts of climate change on paddy irrigation requirements for Nakdong river basin in Korea have been analyzed. The HadCM3 model outputs for SRES A2 and B2 scenarios and International Water Management Institute $10'{\times}10'$ pixels observed data were used with kriging method. Maps showing the predicted spatial variations of changes in climate parameters and paddy irrigation requirements have been produced using the GIS. The results showed that the average growing season temperature was projected to increase by $2.2^{\circ}C$ (2050s A2), $0.0^{\circ}C$ (2050s B2), $3.7^{\circ}C$ (2080s A2) and $2.9^{\circ}C$ (2080s B2) from the baseline (1961-1990) value of $21{\circ}C$. The average growing season rainfall was projected to increase by 15.2% (2050s A2), 24.2% (2050s B2), 41.4% (2080s A2) and 16.7% (2080s B2) from the baseline value of 900 mm. Average volumetric irrigation demands were projected to decrease by 3.7% (2050s A2), 7.0% (2050s B2), 10.2% (2080s A2) and 1.4% (2080s B2) from the baseline value of $1.25{\times}10^9\;m^3$. These results can be used for the agricultural water resources development planning in the Nakdong river basin for the future.

Analysis of Water Quality Improvement in Downstream River of Heightening Irrigation Dam through the Reservoir Operation (둑높이기 농업용저수지의 운영을 통한 하천 수질개선 효과 분석)

  • Jee, Yong-Keun;Lee, Mi-Seon;Lee, Jin-Hee;Jang, Jea-Ho
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.45 no.9
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    • pp.929-941
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    • 2012
  • In recent years, interest in river environment such as riparian landscape, water quality and ecological conservation has been growing with increasing recreation on agricultural river watershed. That caused the increase of necessity of water resources development, one of solutions for the diversification of agricultural water demand and shortages. In this respects, heightening irrigation dam, as a part of the 4-major river restoration project, is necessary to secure not only additional agricultural water but also instream flow for water quality improvement. However, operation plan of irrigation dam still not be clear. In this study, additional storage which secured through heightening irrigation dam was estimated using SWAT model. And instream flow effects on water quality of downstream were evaluated. The findings show that the additional water supply will contribute positively to water quantity and quality of downstream. The results show a 2~10% water quality improvement effect on nutrients, as well as an 1~8% water quantity increasing effect. In particular, additional storage can be effectively supplied from February to April by the reservoir operation. However, maintaining better water quality in irrigation reservoirs is important because the water quality of irrigation reservoirs can be negatively impacts the water quality in downstream of reservoirs.

Development of Agricultural Water Management Information System for Smarter Water Management (스마트 물관리를 위한 농업용수관리 정보체계 구축)

  • Nam, Won-Ho;Kim, Tae-Gon;Choi, Jin-Yong;Kim, Jin-Taek
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.445-445
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    • 2012
  • 농업 수자원 시스템은 유역의 유출량으로부터 용수를 생산하고 농작물 재배를 위하여 용수를 공급하는 일련의 체계로서, 여름철 집중되는 강우를 저류하여 가용 용수를 확보하고 적절한 시기에 필요한 용수량의 공급을 목적으로 한다. 농업용 저수지, 용 배수로 및 평야부 수리시설물과 같은 구성 요소들은 오랜 기간에 걸쳐서 축조되어 지속 가능하고 안정적인 농업용수 공급을 수행하고 있다. 농업 수자원 시스템을 운영하는 과정에서 물 수요량에 대한 실시간 관리가 불가능하여, 수요와 공급의 불균형으로 인한 용수 공급 효율 저하 및 수리시설물의 노후화 및 누수 등으로 인한 관리 손실량 발생과 같은 문제점이 제기되었다. 스마트 물관리는 농업 수자원 환경의 급격한 변화에 대응하기 위하여 첨단 정보통신 기술을 도입하는 차세대 물관리 시스템으로 실시간 모니터링, 수자원의 분석/모의/운영 및 정보 관리 등 전 분야에서 정보화와 지능화를 구현하기 위한 기술 총화로 정의된다. 본 연구에서는 스마트 물관리를 구현하기 위한 구체적 방안으로써, 통합적인 농업용수의 실시간 운영 및 정보 관리를 위하여 첨단 정보통신기술을 이용한 모니터링 기술, 수집된 정보 분석 및 제공을 위한 웹 기반의 정보관리 기술, 정보교환을 위한 네트워크 기술 등을 통합 운영할 수 있는 체계를 구성하였다.

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Assessment of Agricultural Environment Using Remote Sensing and GIS

  • Hong Suk Young
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2005.08a
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    • pp.75-87
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    • 2005
  • Remote sensing(RS)- and geographic information system(GIS)-based information management to measure and assess agri-environment schemes, and to quantify and map environment indicators for nature and land use, climate change, air, water and energy balance, waste and material flow is in high demand because it is very helpful in assisting decision making activities of farmers, government, researchers, and consumers. The versatility and ability of RS and GIS containing huge soil database to assess agricultural environment spatially and temporally at various spatial scales were investigated. Spectral and microwave observations were carried out to characterize crop variables and soil properties. Multiple sources RS data from ground sensors, airborne sensors, and also satellite sensors were collected and analyzed to extract features and land cover/use for soils, crops, and vegetation for support precision agriculture, soil/land suitability, soil property estimation, crop growth estimation, runoff potential estimation, irrigated and the estimation of flooded areas in paddy rice fields. RS and GIS play essential roles in a management and monitoring information system. Biosphere-atmosphere interection should also be further studied to improve synergistic modeling for environment and sustainability in agri-environment schemes.

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Current Issues and Rural Policies of Less-favored Areas in Japan

  • Nakashima, Yasuhiro
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.107-112
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    • 2009
  • In Japan, the direct payment scheme for mountainous areas was introduced in order to enhance multifunctionality of less-favored areas in 2000. A comprehensive ex post assessment showed that the scheme effectively contributed to prevention of abandoned cultivated lands, maintenance and enhancement of multifunctionality of agriculture, continuous assistance for agricultural production, and revitalization of community. In 2005 a second round of the scheme started and urged encouraging core farmers, improving productivity, and reinforcing inter-village coalition as to promote autonomous and sustainable rural economies. A new different scheme such as 'measures to conserve and improve land, water and environment' was launched for strengthening conservation and management of rural resources over all areas in 2007. It covers one third of paddy fields with regards to maintenance of water facilities and practice of group eco-farming beyond less-favored area. A lot of public programs have been developed for rural revitalization recently. Additionally some have a complementary role to enlarging cultural multifunctionality in rural societies. We could interpret the institutional progress as an evolutionary path of rural development and environmental schemes for the past decade. Much experience of community works through the direct payment scheme for mountainous areas may have resulted in accumulation of social competence for elaboration of rural management..

Assessment of Soil and Water Quality in some Catchments of Different Agricultural Practices in Nakdong River Basin (낙동강 유역 농업지대에서 영농형태별 토양과 수질 평가)

  • Kim, Min-Kyeong;Seo, Myung-Chul;Lee, Nam-Jong;Chung, Jong-Bae;Kim, Bok-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.16-23
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    • 2003
  • Soil and water quality was monitored in the Nakdong River basin to assess the impact of different agricultural practices. From five catchments, soil samples were collected at three times during 1996 to 1998, and water samples were collected at twelve times on July during 1995 to 1999. The major agricultural practices were paddy and upland farming in three areas surveyed: Youngju, Goryung, and Milyang. Apple orchards were located along in the Imgo-Cheon catchment. Intensive vegetable farming in plastic fIlm house was practiced in the Habin-Cheon catchment. Total N contents, 0.04-0.32%, of paddy soils were low in comparison with those of upland, orchard, and plastic film house soils. Available phosphate($P_2O_5$) contents, $2-421mg\;kg^{-1}$, in plastic film house soils were higher than those in paddy soils. In plastic film house and upland soils, CEC of soils were high. The N concentrations in most of the streams were higher than $1.0mg^{-1}$, the standard of agricultural irrigation water. The P concentrations were above $1.0mg^{-1}$, the standard of agricultural irrigation water and were higher than the minimum level for eutrophication, $0.01-0.05mg\;L^{-1}$ in most of the streams. In conclusion, nutrients by agricultural activity could affect water quality of streams near the agricultural fields. Good water quality in streams can be maintained by proper management of agricultural fields and by decreasing application amount of fertilizers in agricultural fields.

Enhancement of Agricultural Water Use through Storage Level Management of Irrigation Dams (관개용 댐의 저수관리를 통한 농업용수 이용률 제고)

  • Lee, Joo-Yong;Kim, Sun-Joo;Kim, Phil-Shik
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2005.05b
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    • pp.1471-1475
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    • 2005
  • 현재 우리나라 관개용 댐의 농업용수는 논관개 용수를 위주로 하여 하천유지용수, 생활용수, 축산용수를 주 공급량으로 산정하고 있다. 그러나 극히 일부를 제외하고 밭에 대한 관개용수를 산정하여 공급하는 경우가 거의 없으며, 실제 현장에서도 수원공으로부터 체계적인 용수공급이 아닌 필요한 곳에 관정 등을 설치하여 지하수를 사용하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 밭관개 용수의 확보를 위하여 관개용 댐의 저수를 기간별로 관리모의 하였다. 이를 통해 용수의 신규 개발이 아닌 기존 용수의 저수 관리를 통하여 용수의 이용효율을 높일 수 있도록 하였다. 우리나라의 대표적 관개용 댐인 성주댐과 동화댐을 대상지구로 하여 논관개 용수와 같은 정상적 용수 공급에 영향을 주지 않으며, 추가적인 용수를 확보할 수 있도록 하였다. 이상의 결과론 성주지역 주요 밭작물 필요수량은 충분히 확보할 수 있었으며, 동화지역의 경우도 1998년과 2001년 같은 극심한 가뭄년을 제외하고 추가공급 가능량이 발생하는 것으로 분석되었다.

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