LEADER 04941nam 22005895 450 001 9910806192803321 005 20240127052131.0 010 $a9789819984251 010 $a9819984254 024 7 $a10.1007/978-981-99-8425-1 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31092465 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31092465 035 $a(DE-He213)978-981-99-8425-1 035 $a(CKB)30114616200041 035 $a(OCoLC)1419701941 035 $a(EXLCZ)9930114616200041 100 $a20240127d2024 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aRainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management /$fby Sohan Singh Walia, Karmjeet Kaur, Tamanpreet Kaur 205 $a1st ed. 2024. 210 1$aSingapore :$cSpringer Nature Singapore :$cImprint: Springer,$d2024. 215 $a1 online resource (158 pages) 311 08$aPrint version: Walia, Sohan Singh Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2024 9789819984244 327 $a1. Definition, concept and characteristics of dry land farming -- 2. Soil and climatic parameters with special emphasis on rainfall characteristics -- 3. Constraints limiting crop production in dry land areas -- 4. Drought, its different types and drought management strategies -- 5. Stress physiology and preparation of appropriate crop plans for dry land areas and mid contingent crop plan for aberrant weather conditions -- 6. Tillage, tilth, frequency and depth of cultivation, compaction in soil tillage, concept of conservation tillage, tillage in relation to weed control and moisture conservation -- 7. Techniques and practices of soil moisture conservation (use of mulches, kinds, effectiveness and economics) -- 8. Seeding and efficient fertilizer use -- 9. Concept of watershed resource management, objectives, principles, problems, approaches and components -- 10. Factors affecting watershed management and impact of watershed management programme on sustainable agriculture -- 11. Plant Ideotype, their types and Ideotype for Dryland farming -- 12. Introduction, types and history of rainfed agriculture and watershed management in India -- 13. Problems of rainfed agriculture in India -- 14. Soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rainfed areas -- 15. Soil and water conservation techniques in rainfed areas -- 16. Water harvesting: importance, its techniques -- 17. Practical. 330 $aThis book provides a comprehensive explanation of rainfed farming, dryland agriculture, and watershed management concepts. Despite utilizing all available water resources for irrigation, approximately half of the cultivated land will still rely on rainfall. With limited scope for expanding cultivated areas, meeting future food demands becomes an immense challenge. It is within this context that the significance of dryland agriculture emerges. Indian agriculture relies heavily on the monsoon, making water crucial for sustainable development. Unequal distribution of the global average rainfall (about 1000 mm) contributes to disparities in agriculture and socio-economic conditions. Around 70% of India's agriculture depends on rainfall, producing nearly 44% of the food and supporting 40% of the human and 60% of the livestock population. Even with full irrigation potential, half of cultivated land still relies on rain. Approximately 30% of the country is prone to drought and water scarcity, posing challenges for rainfed agriculture. Inefficient water use affects other inputs, emphasizing the need for resource management and indigenous systems. This book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, students, and scholars by providing guidance on various aspects of rainfed agriculture, dryland farming, and watershed resource management techniques. It aims to optimize the use of irrigation water and foster sustainable agricultural development. Additionally, it caters to the needs of graduate and postgraduate students studying agriculture, offering specific insights relevant to their designated course on rainfed agriculture and watershed management. 606 $aSubsistence farming 606 $aAgriculture 606 $aHuman ecology$xStudy and teaching 606 $aSubsistence Agriculture 606 $aAgriculture 606 $aEnvironmental Studies 615 0$aSubsistence farming. 615 0$aAgriculture. 615 0$aHuman ecology$xStudy and teaching. 615 14$aSubsistence Agriculture. 615 24$aAgriculture. 615 24$aEnvironmental Studies. 676 $a630 700 $aWalia$b Sohan Singh$01453308 701 $aKaur$b Karmjeet$01591954 701 $aKaur$b Tamanpreet$01453309 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910806192803321 996 $aRainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management$93907834 997 $aUNINA