For maintaining the fertility status of soil and conserving the water, different types of measures or practices exist; however, agronomical practices are more suitable for the drylands because these practices do not need high technical knowledge and initial costs. The major agronomic practices are contour cultivation, tillage, mulching, dead furrow, line sowing, broad bed furrow, strip cropping and improved dryland [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Objectives of Grassed Waterways 2. Waterway Location 3. Selection of Suitable Grasses 4. Layout 5. Construction 6. Maintenance 7. Effectiveness 8. Advantages and Disadvantages. Objectives of Grassed Waterways: Different objectives of grassed waterways are mentioned as under: i. To remove the excess runoff from the terraced field, bunded field or from a conservation-treated [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Diversion Drains 2. Location and Spacing of Diversion Drains 3. Design Steps 4. Layout and Construction 5. Care and Maintenance 6. Uses. Contents: Introduction to Diversion Drains Location and Spacing of Diversion Drains Design Steps for Diversion Drains Layout and Construction of Diversion Drains Care and Maintenance of Diversion Drains [...]