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Economic valuation of irrigation water in south-eastern Mexico.

Authors :
Yedra, Homero
Mesa-Jurado, M. Azahara
López-Morales, Carlos A.
Castillo, Maria M.
Source :
International Journal of Water Resources Development. Nov2016, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p931-943. 13p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Ongoing discussion on new water legislation in Mexico emphasizes the need to consider the economic dimension of water. Using the net income change method, in this article the economic value of irrigation water is estimated for banana cultivation in the state of Tabasco, which is a tropical region with high rainfall. The main results show that irrigated farms are 34–37% more profitable than rainfed ones with similar revenue levels, with corresponding water values of 1.48–1.75 USD/m3. These values are a proxy of farmers’ maximum willingness to pay, and can be used to inform tariff reform. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07900627
Volume :
32
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Water Resources Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118584746
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2015.1133404