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Irrigation
Role of irrigation in improving farm efficiency in tribal villages of Eastern India
Posted on 13 Apr, 2024 03:21 PMAgricultural productivity continues to be low in South Asian economies such as India. For example, the average paddy production per hectare in India is 3590 kg, which is much lower compared to 6686 kg per ha.
Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems
Posted on 07 Apr, 2024 09:05 AMIrrigation, vital for agriculture, involves supplying water through artificial means like pipelines and sprinklers. It enhances crop yields, accounting for 17% of global agricultural land and 40% of cereal output. India, with limited resources, irrigates 64.7 million hectares, enabling multiple harvests.
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Posted on 04 Apr, 2024 05:11 PMIndia is widely acknowledged as one of the most water-stressed countries globally, exacerbated by the stark reality that it hosts 17% of the world's population but possesses only 4% of the world's freshwater resources.
Understanding water use in agriculture
Posted on 25 Mar, 2024 05:44 PMHow do you save water? By using less of it? It sounds simple, but defining water use is more complex. Is it the amount of water drawn from the ground or piped supply for crop irrigation? Or is it the water consumed by the crops themselves to grow?
Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels?
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 11:21 PMCan traditional tanks help Bengaluru in reviving its groundwater levels and in preventing the growing water crisis that the city is currently facing?
Traditional tanks in South India
Valuing groundwater: A priority for India
Posted on 13 Mar, 2024 06:06 PMUrban India is sucking groundwater at frightening rates
Reviving the traditional tank irrigation systems of Andhra Pradesh
Posted on 28 Feb, 2024 10:34 AMThe tank irrigation systems of South India
Optimising water resources for agricultural productivity
Posted on 05 Jan, 2024 04:15 PMOur needs are numerous, with food, clothing, and shelter being our basic requirements. Ensuring basic food security is paramount for any country, as relying on others for our survival is quite risky. Fortunately, rice and wheat are the two prominent staple food crops that are widely and abundantly grown in India to feed the masses.
How has changing rural electrification impacted agricultural expansion in India?
Posted on 03 Jan, 2024 09:00 AMIndia has made impressive progress in rural electrification (RE) since the government of India shifted its policy focus towards universal household electrification since early 2000s.
Creating scalable, sustainable agriculture programs
Posted on 28 Dec, 2023 01:34 PMThe agrarian complexities India faces are large-scale and systemic, intertwined with socio-economic and environmental issues.