What are the key strategies used in dryland farming to overcome water scarcity and maximize agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid regions? Also, discuss the need to promote dryland farming in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Dryland farming is critical for arid and semi-arid regions facing water scarcity.
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With harvest using irrigated methods and community raag souring to improve resilience. Spraying with terminal hoarding and less cruises planned farming floored in kite selection by textbook position with more resources. Government schemes based include: National Innovations for Climate Resilient (NICRA 2011), Bhooimi Holistic rural rainfed under Paramparagat Indigo Vigyan Yojana, Initiatives for millets, pulses, oilseeds. Need to promote dryland farming includes: Cluster resilient arid / Climate savvy arid, Storage / Longterm traditional bandhees, Food and rural security with irrigation and water depth management.
Appropriate over selection. Dry wells harvesting, Valley-based and water use associations (Collagen Saldhi, Nivara Gosner, etc). Strategy to maximize yield includes: Land management with selection of appropriate area for storing, Crop selection (Legumes) to restore soil fertility, Hillage (care Hillage) to ensure soil moisture. Fertilizer used in integrated peat management. Multiliser Live ICLM management addresses weeds, dew dried dew, soil removal and moisture. Over crops improve soil and perform soil erosion. Jhai multi for Padhi binds soil better. Khajri used in Rajasthan. IOLU harvest with upgraded harvest, community raag souring to improve resilience. Synergy with terminal knowledge and les cruises planned farming floored in kite selection.
- References government schemes
- Mentions traditional methods
- Addresses food security
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Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Agricultural practices in arid regions
Dryland farming strategies
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