Optimising production in rainfed vertisols: A case study of an operational research project
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Fertilizer News v. 29, no. 4, p. 59-71615176Summary: The case study related to an ICAR Project on Dryland Farming started in 1975at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Widespread occurrence of gullies of various sizes wasa common sight, resulting in run-off (50% of incident rainfall) and soil (> 10 t/ha) loss. Kharif fallowing was common, and yields were low. Storm drains, grassed waterways, Gabion structures, waste weirs and run-off collection tanks were set up. Drainage of the interbunded area was attempted through broad base bunds and graded channels. The problem of Kharif fallows was tackled with short duration high yielding varieties. Improved practices were followed for traditional crops, besides
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The case study related to an ICAR Project on Dryland Farming started in 1975at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Widespread occurrence of gullies of various sizes wasa common sight, resulting in run-off (50% of incident rainfall) and soil (> 10 t/ha) loss. Kharif fallowing was common, and yields were low. Storm drains, grassed waterways, Gabion structures, waste weirs and run-off collection tanks were set up. Drainage of the interbunded area was attempted through broad base bunds and graded channels. The problem of Kharif fallows was tackled with short duration high yielding varieties. Improved practices were followed for traditional crops, besides
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