Integrated Watershed Management In Rainfed Agriculture

Author : Suhas P. Wani,Johan Rockstrom,Kanwar Lal Sahrawat
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780415882774

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Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture by Suhas P. Wani,Johan Rockstrom,Kanwar Lal Sahrawat Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dry land areas. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment with over 20% for 65% of the projects that are currently underperforming. Besides techniques to improve the livelihood of the many small-scale farmers in developing countries, it includes examples and case studies for further support. The methods discussed have recently shown to be successful and economically remunerative in India and in various African countries. Intended for professionals (investors, policy makers), researchers and (post) graduate students working on dry land and sustainable agriculture and water and natural resources management. Suited for courses in dry land agriculture, soil and water management and watershed development.

Author : Suhas Pralhad Wani,Johan Rockström,Theib Yousef Oweis
Publisher : CABI
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Dry farming
ISBN : 9781845934385

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Rainfed Agriculture by Suhas Pralhad Wani,Johan Rockström,Theib Yousef Oweis Pdf

Rainfed agriculture is generally overlooked by development investors, researchers and policy makers due to limited confidence in its ability to increase agricultural production and development. However, research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from global organizations demonstrates its potential in achieving food security, improving livelihoods and most importantly addressing issues of equity and poverty reduction in dryland areas - the hot spots of poverty. On the basis of case studies from varied agricultural and ecological regions in Asia and Africa, chapters discuss the need for adopting new paradigms between rainfed and irrigated agriculture, catchment/micro-watershed management approaches, upgrades in science-based development and more investments in rainfed areas. Yield gaps for major rainfed crops are analysed globally and possible ways and means including technological, social, and institutional options to bridge the yield gaps are discussed in detail. Covering areas such as rainwater harvesting and its efficient use, the rehabilitation of degraded land and assessment methods for social, environmental and economic impacts, this book will be necessary for both academics and policy makers working in water management, agriculture and sustainable development.

Author : R K Nanwal
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387973930

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Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management by R K Nanwal Pdf

It is supported by suitable examples and diagrams. The broad chapters included in the book are: Rainfed agriculture: Introduction, types, characteristics, distribution and importance; History of rainfed agriculture & watershed in India; Problems and prospects of rainfed agriculture in India; Soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rainfed areas; Drought: types, effect of water deficit on physio- morphological characteristics of the plants, Mechanism of crop adaptation under moisture deficit condition; Water harvesting: importance, its techniques, Efficient utilization of water through soil and crop management practices, Study of mulches and antitranspirants; Management of crops in rainfed areas; Contingent crop planning for aberrant weather conditions; Concept, objective, principles and components of watershed management, factors affecting watershed management; Integrated watershed development. The need for comprehensive information on rainfed farming relevant to undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture has been felt for quite some time. The advanced, diverse and need-based topics have been together for a systematic and comprehensive reading by the students and faculty in agriculture. The materials on subject matter is set forth in such a manner and order as to enable them to better understand and follow to a reasonable degree of uniformity and their approach to the problems of rainfed agriculture.

Author : Yogesh Bhatt,,Deborah Bossio,,Elin Enfors,Line Gordon,Victor Kongo,Job Rotich Kosgei,Hodson Makurira,Kenneth Masuki,Marloes Mul,Siza D. Tumbo
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-04
Category : Water-supply
ISBN : 9789290906346

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Smallholder System Innovations in Integrated Watershed Management (SSI) by Yogesh Bhatt,,Deborah Bossio,,Elin Enfors,Line Gordon,Victor Kongo,Job Rotich Kosgei,Hodson Makurira,Kenneth Masuki,Marloes Mul,Siza D. Tumbo Pdf

Rapidly increasing population in the dynamic semi-arid agro-ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) highlights the necessity to increase food production, while at the same time safe-guarding other ecological systems that support human development and well-being. In the past, increases in crop production to keep pace with population growth in this region were largely achieved through the expansion of cultivated area. Today, we must also consider ways of improving the productivity of already existing cropping systems. elopment-oriented research and describes the integrated research approach of the SSI program, its interconnected research projects - their scope and methodologies

Author : H. M. Gregersen,Peter F. Ffolliott,Kenneth N. Brooks
Publisher : CABI
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781845934217

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Integrated Watershed Management by H. M. Gregersen,Peter F. Ffolliott,Kenneth N. Brooks Pdf

As human populations expand and demands upon natural resources increase, the need to manage the environments in which people live becomes more important but also more difficult. Land and water management is especially critical as the use of upstream watersheds can drastically affect large numbers of people living in downstream watersheds. An integrated approach that stresses both the importance of participatory planning and the institutional and technical constraints and opportunities is therefore necessary. The institutional and technical context for managing watersheds and river basins, including the involvement of both the public and private sectors, is also examined.

Author : Theib Oweis
Publisher : ICARDA
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Supplemental irrigation
ISBN : 9789291270705

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Supplemental Irrigation: a Highly Efficient Water-Use Practice by Theib Oweis Pdf

Author : S. P. Wani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094770215

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Improving Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Rainfed Agriculture by S. P. Wani Pdf

Author : Philip Tow,Ian Cooper,Ian Partridge,Colin Birch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402091322

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Rainfed Farming Systems by Philip Tow,Ian Cooper,Ian Partridge,Colin Birch Pdf

While a good grasp of the many separate aspects of agriculture is important, it is equally essential for all those involved in agriculture to understand the functioning of the farming system as a whole and how it can be best managed. It is necessary to re-assess and understand rain-fed farming systems around the world and to find ways to improve the selection, design and operation of such systems for long term productivity, profitability and sustainability. The components of the system must operate together efficiently; yet many of the relationships and interactions are not clearly understood. Appreciation of these matters and how they are affected by external influences or inputs are important for decision making and for achieving desirable outcomes for the farm as a whole. This book analyses common rain-fed farming systems and defines the principles and practices important to their effective functioning and management.

Author : Suraj Nagar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Dry farming
ISBN : 1681170159

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Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture by Suraj Nagar Pdf

A watershed is simply the geographic area through which water ows across the land and drains into a common body of water, whether a stream, river, lake, or ocean. The watershed boundary will more or less follow the highest ridgeline around the stream channels and meet at the bottom or lowest point of the land where water ows out of the watershed, the mouth of the waterway. Watersheds are important because the surface water features and stormwater runo- within a watershed ultimately drain to other bodies of water. It is essential to consider these downstream impacts when developing and implementing water quality protection and restoration actions. Management of the environment has been primarily focused on specic issues such as air, land, and water.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780821364994

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Reengaging in Agricultural Water Management by Anonim Pdf

"In order to face the challenge of disappointing returns on public investment in irrigation and drainage new solutions have emerged. These solutions are based on widely available technology and new management and governance options. The main message of Re-engaging in Agricultural Water Management is that the irrigation and drainage sector should not continue to be dealt with as a standalone sector, but should be integrated into a broader perspective, one that embraces the objectives of productivity growth, poverty reduction, natural resources management and environmental protection."

Author : G. P. VERMA,Y. P. Singh
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789387307452

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RAINFED FARMING DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL INDIA by G. P. VERMA,Y. P. Singh Pdf

This book entitled Development of Rainfed Farming in Central India has 10 chapters viz. (1) Problems and prospects of Rainfed Farming, (2) Present status and strategy of Rainfed Farming Development, (3) Land and water resources, (4) Technology for watershed based Rainfed Farming Development, (5) Land and water management practices, (6) Improvement of productivity of rain water, (7) Cropping systems and crop management practices, (8) Planning for aberrant weather conditions and drought management, (9) Farm machinery and implements and (10) Integrated farming systems for livelihood security. In support of various statements made in different chapters, reliable data have been presented in 62 tables. Further, the book is well illustrated through 24 figures and sketches. The book will serve as a text book for Watershed management, Dry farming courses for B. Sc. Ag. students as a reference book of M.Sc. Ag. students of various Agricultural universities, as a manual for field workers of the Department of Agriculture, a good teaching media for teachers of Agricultural universities and a thought provoking material for those responsible for planning and executing development projects on rainfed/ dry farming and watershed management.

Author : Ramakrishna, A,Rego, T. J.
Publisher : Andhra Pradesh, India: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Manila, Philippines: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Integrated watershed management for land and water conservation and sustainable agricultural production in Asia by Ramakrishna, A,Rego, T. J. Pdf

Watershed management ; Catchment areas ; Water resource management ; Land management ; Natural resources ; Resource management ; Erosion ; Land use ; Soyabeans ; Soil degradation ; Rain-fed farming ; Food security ; Satellite surveys ; Remote sensing ; Rain ; Statistical analysis ; Runoff ; Soil management / Asia / South East Asia / India / Vietnam / Thailand

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251036551

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Land and Water Integration and River Basin Management by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Since water sustains life, effective management of water resources demands a holistic approach, linking social and economic development with protection of natural ecosystems. The effective management links land and water resources across the whole of a catchment area or groundwater aquifer. The Workshop addressed the broader issues of water management in the context of land use and the environment and within the framework of river basin management. More specifically, the Workshop dealt with: defining land and water linkages; developing a conceptual framework to predict land, water and plant nutrient interaction; establishing a landscape and river basin approach to integrated management of natural resources; and drafting a programme of action including applied research and modelling, education, extension and manuals and field projects aimed at promoting integrated management of natural resources. This publication contains the report and recommendations of the Workshop and edited versions of eight papers which were presented and discussed in the Workshop.

Author : J. W. Kijne,Randolph Barker,D. J. Molden
Publisher : CABI
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Crops and water
ISBN : 9781845933395

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Water Productivity in Agriculture by J. W. Kijne,Randolph Barker,D. J. Molden Pdf

First title in a major new seriesAddresses improving water productivity to relieve problems of scarcity and competition to provide for food and environmental securityDraws from scientists having a multitude of disciplines to approach this important problemIn a large number of developing countries, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware of the conflicting demands on water, and look at agriculture to be more effective in its use of water. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. The book represents the first in a new series of volumes resulting from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, a research program conducted by the CGIAR's Future Harvest Centres, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners worldwide. It will be of significant interest to those working in areas of soil and crop science, water management, irrigation, and development studies.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251304952

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FUTURE SMART FOOD by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This publication demonstrates the benefits of neglected and underutilized species, including amaranth, sorghum and cowpea, and their potential contribution to achieving Zero Hunger in South and Southeast Asia.