Practices and reflections of construction and management of modern irrigation districts in Hunan Province

Yuan Kanfu

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-1123.2024.18.011

Abstract：Hunan is a major agricultural province and a central granary of China.Large and medium-sized irrigation districts are crucial for ensuring national food security.Based on a systematic analysis of current status of cultivated land,grain production,modern irrigation district construction and comprehensive reform of agricultural water pricing system,an analysis was conducted on issues related to construction and management of modern irrigation district in Hunan Province,from the aspects of building backbone water networks and supporting structures,operation and management model and tools,safeguarding mechanism and management efficiency.From the aspects of construction of high-standard irrigation engineering system,standardized management of irrigation areas,reform and innovation of irrigation areas,reviews the innovative practice of construction and management of modern irrigation areas in Hunan Province,and puts forward the overall irrigation pattern of the ecological economic circle around Dongting Lake,the Qiugang area in Central Hunan,and the mountain cluster areas in southeastern Hunan,Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture,Huaihua and Zhangjiajie.Targeting at building a modern irrigation district with feature of"complete facility,water efficient and conservation,scientific management,and ecological-sound",measures and suggestions are proposed to accelerate the pace of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation district,promote development of new quality productivity,widen investment and financing channels and deepen comprehensive reform of agricultural water pricing system.