Management options to mitigate the adverse effects of aberrant weather can minimise the risk of total crop failure. Late Onset of Monsoon: Crops and varieties recommended for normal onset of monsoon may not be remunerative for delayed sowing due to late onset of monsoon. Two management options under these circumstances are transplanting and alternate crops/varieties. […]
Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Aberrant Weather | Crop Failure | Agronomy
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Hazards of Improved Crop Production Technology | Agriculture | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the six major hazards of improved crop production technology. The hazards are: 1. Reduction in Biodiversity 2. Buildup of Pests, Diseases and Weeds 3. Hazards of Indiscriminate Use of Agrochemicals 4. Accelerated Soil Erosion 5. Irrigation Related Problems 6. Depletion of Soil Fertility. Hazard # 1. Reduction in Biodiversity: Development of […]
Faulty Management of Irrigation Water | Irrigation | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the environmental impact that results from faulty management of irrigation water. The environmental impacts are: 1. Rise in Water Table 2. Water-Logging 3. Soil Salinisation 4. Lowering of Water Table. Environmental Impact # 1. Rise in Water Table: In many canal command areas, faulty irrigation water management practices […]