04754nam a22004695i 4500001001800000003000900018005001700027007001500044008004100059020001800100024003500118050001100153050001600164072001600180072002300196072001500219100008100234245012900315250001800444264007200462300004300534336002600577337002600603338003600629347002400665505140000689520167102089650002503760650001703785650003903802650002903841650001703870650002703887700007703914700007903991710003404070773002604104776003604130776003604166776003604202856004604238978-981-99-8425-1DE-He21320251030111405.0cr nn 008mamaa240127s2024    si |    s    |||| 0|eng d  a97898199842517 a10.1007/978-981-99-8425-12doi 4aS1-972 4aGN407-411.5 7aTVB2bicssc 7aTEC0030002bisacsh 7aTVB2thema1 aWalia, Sohan Singh.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut10aRainfed Agriculture and Watershed Managementh[electronic resource] /cby Sohan Singh Walia, Karmjeet Kaur, Tamanpreet Kaur.  a1st ed. 2024. 1aSingapore :bSpringer Nature Singapore :bImprint: Springer,c2024.  aXVI, 147 p. 1 illus.bonline resource.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  atext filebPDF2rda0 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.  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. 0aSubsistence farming. 0aAgriculture. 0aHuman ecologyxStudy and teaching.14aSubsistence Agriculture.24aAgriculture.24aEnvironmental Studies.1 aKaur, Karmjeet.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut1 aKaur, Tamanpreet.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut2 aSpringerLink (Online service)0 tSpringer Nature eBook08iPrinted edition:z978981998424408iPrinted edition:z978981998426808iPrinted edition:z978981998427540uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8425-1