Rainfed Agriculture: Principles and Practices
authored by: H.M. Jayadeva & B.K.RamachandrappaLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 23.3 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 675 GMS
Buy from FlipkartThe textbook endeavors to address a range of topics pertinent to rainfed agriculture, such as soil and water conservation, drought mitigation techniques, rainwater harvesting, crops and cropping systems for dryland agriculture, conservation agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, and watershed management. The content is presented in both narrative and critical formats, with illustrations provided to enhance clarity.
1. Introduction and History of Rainfed Agriculture, 2. Constraints of Rainfed Areas,3. Dry Land Soils, 4. Meteorology, 5. Classification of Climate, 6. Soil and Moisture Conservation ,7. Drought Management Strategies, 8. Rain Water Harvesting, 9. Crops and Cropping Systems for Dryland Agriculture,10. Conservation Agriculture,11. Climate-Smart agriculture, 12. Watershed Management, 13. Strategies and Policies for Dryland Agriculture.