scholarly journals The Role of Weed and Cover Crops on Soil and Water Conservation in a Tropical Region

10.5772/59952 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cezar Francisco Araujo-Junior ◽  
Bruno Henrique Martins ◽  
Vinicius Yugi Higashi ◽  
Carlos Alberto Hamanaka
Keyword(s):  
Cover Crops ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Soil And Water Conservation ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Soil And Water

scholarly journals Potential use of cover crops for soil and water conservation, nutrient management, and climate change adaptation across the tropics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge A. Delgado ◽  
Victor H. Barrera Mosquera ◽  
Jeffrey R. Alwang ◽  
Alexis Villacis-Aveiga ◽  
Yamil E. Cartagena Ayala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Soil And Water Conservation ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Soil And Water

Soil and water conservation and improved crop management effects on watershed productivity in Andhra Pradesh, India

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.P.R. Vittal ◽  
S.K. Das ◽  
J.C. Katyal ◽  
N. Munikrishnaiah ◽  
M. Rajender Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Crop Management ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Soil And Water Conservation ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
The Government ◽  
Soil And Water

AbstractSoil and water conservation and improved crop management programs were initiated in 1983 to increase the productivity of a dryland vertisol watershed in the state of Andhra Pradesh in the semi-arid tropical region of India. This was one of 47 model watersheds developed by the Government of India. The integrated program consisted of measures to conserve soil and water, such as a percolation tank, grading, checks, and deep tillage, on which were superimposed improved crop management practices (e.g., cultivars, fertilizers, and timeliness in operations), carried out with the farmers' cooperation and partial payment. All participants were surveyed in 1983, before starting the program, and 1988, after completing the program. The equilibrium water levels in open wells increased about 50 cm, which allowed sugarcane to be introduced. About 10% additional area was reclaimed and cultivated after construction of a diversion dam. Fodder supply improved because of the growth of natural grasses on terraces formed by stone checks in waterways. Soil and water conservation efforts reduced runoff about 26%. Ground cover increased by 38% because of increased cropping intensity, and income per capita grew by 67% per year. Thus, the integrated approach conserved natural resources and improved productivity.

scholarly journals ROLE OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 'IN, GRASSLAND PRODUCTION

1954 ◽  
pp. 157-165
Author(s):  
D.R. Wilkie
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Soil And Water Conservation ◽  
Grazing Management ◽  
Grassland Production ◽  
Soil And Water

In this paper I would like to move away a little from the usual lines .of grassland discussion and consider for a while other aspects apart from strain, manures, and grazing management

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