Sustainable Dryland Farming

Author: A.M. Dhopte
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN: 9789388449915
Pages: 460
Size: 7.5 x 9.75 x 1.1 inches
Weight: 1030 gms
Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2020
Book Type: Textbook

Overview:
Sustainability is a critical issue in dryland farming, especially under the threat of global climate change. This textbook, written by A.M. Dhopte, addresses the importance of sustainable agricultural practices in dryland regions, providing a comprehensive overview of technologies developed by various agricultural institutions to ensure the future viability of farming in these areas.

The book delves into how variations in environmental factors can disrupt ecosystems, making agricultural practices less viable. As plant growth faces increasing challenges under changing climatic conditions, there is a pressing need for new crop varieties and strategies that suit varying climates. The book emphasizes the development of crop domains designed to work with available temperature ranges to enhance the sustainability of dryland farming.

Key topics covered in the book include:

• The need for new varieties of crops and adaptable crop strategies

• The impact of global climate change on future crop productivity

• Agrotechnologies and practices to prevent the depletion of productivity

• Multicropping systems, organic farming, and watershed promotion

• Reclamation of degraded soils and the importance of soil health cards

• The role of weather forecasts, early harvest on physiological maturity, and instant remedies for crop management

• Corporate farming as a potential solution to dryland farming challenges

The book aims to equip farmers, planners, and agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to overcome the challenges of dryland farming. It also addresses critical problems, offering practical solutions to help ensure the sustainability of crops and farming practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.