FINAL REPORT

A separate questionnaire was used to carry out a special market survey in order to get a more
in depth view about the existing market system, internal and external marketing networks, and
potential partners for future development activities. Around twenty special interviews with
crop producers were made.
4.6 Visualization of the Spatial Distribution and Structure of Irrigated Farming by
Thematic Mapping, Schemes, and Photos
In order to make the present situation in the irrigated farming areas of the study Sums more
transparent thematic maps of the spatial distribution and organization of irrigated farming
have been drawn. Most of the maps are based on high resolution IKONOS-Satellite Images
dating from September 18, 2006. As the images could not be delivered earlier than by mid-
October, additional time was needed for a final field trip to Khovd to carry out ground checks
and mapping, and map production had to be done in Ulaanbaatar the delivery of the final
report had to be postponed until the end of November 2006.
In addition to the maps, schemes and diagrams have been complied. A selected number of
photos are included in the report showing important characteristics and views of irrigated
agriculture in the study area.
4.7 Methods to carry out and Evaluate Physical-Geographical, Biological, and Ecological
Research
After identification of five investigation areas soil and water samples were taken in all of
these areas. Additionally all data were collected, which would have been useful for a better
understanding of the hydrological, climatic and edaphic situation. Water samples were tested
by titrimetric test solution in the field. Soil samples were taken in the field distributed
regularly all over the single areas. These samples were analyzed concerning nutrients
(Calcium, Ammonium, and Nitrate, etc.), other elements and heavy metal distribution. The
chemical testing procedures are described in detail in the text. Calculation of the drainage
basin of Buyant Gol was done by standard GIS methods. In order to come to an ecological
evaluation, all hydrological, climatic, edaphic, and geochemical data were taken into account
for the final report.
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