Water is a critical resource for agriculture and among the crops grown in India, rice is a major food grain crop that is widely cultivated throughout the country. Given that rice requires large amounts of irrigation water, it is necessary to adopt cultivation methods that minimize water use and improve water efficiency. This study assesses […]
Crop production systems that require chemical fertilizers, pesticides, machinery for tillage, and irrigation water, being input-intensive, present challenges for long-term sustain- ability, especially as climate change creates new constraints. Agricultural practices should be both regenerative to sus- tain their productivity and resilient so as not to succumb to stresses. In countries like India, current production […]
Rice is a significant crop for the world. Rice plays a critical role in food security being the staple crop for over half the world’s population. It is central to the daily activities of many, with over 1 billion people relying on it for their livelihoods. It is also used for ceremonial purposes, medicinal and […]