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Conservation of blue/green water resources for intensification
Water scarcity is one of the major factor for low crop productivity in rainfed semi-arid tropics (SAT). Studies have indicated that one or two lifesaving irrigations can substantially enhance crop productivity. Enhancing ...
Implementation report on Cropping system intensification and resilience building
Cropping system intensification and resilience building
Prospects of Cactus Introduction for Improving Livelihood in Low Rainfall Regions of India
Adoption and expansion of Opuntia ficus-indica in many countries due to its
multiple uses as fruit, vegetable, fodder and medicinal compounds has prompted
similar attempts in India, too. Since 1970 various research ...
Farm typology specific intensification and diveriscation options including agro-silvi-horticulture with traditional rainwater harvesting systems
Based on farm typology analysis integrated farming system interventions were prioritized in participatory mode. A total six large agri horti units has been established and linked with RWHS (Rain water harvesting structures) ...
Report of the agrobiodiversity baseline survey in Western Rajasthan, India
As part of the implementation of the Dryland Systems CRP in South Asia, Bioversity International
with funding support from ICRISAT, and in collaboration with GRAVIS and CAZRI carried out an
Agrobiodiversity Baseline Survey ...
Agronomic improvements can make future cereal systems in South Asia far more productive and result in a lower environmental footprint
South Asian countries will have to double their food production by 2050 while using resources more efficiently and
minimizing environmental problems. Transformative management approaches and technology solutions will ...
Diversification for Income and Nutrition
Low productivity and cultivation of low-value crops in the Indian semi-arid tropics (SAT) is major cause for poor farm-based livelihoods. In this scenario, proper nutrition for children and women is also a rampant problem ...
Use and conservation of agrobiodiversity for increased agricultural sustainability, smallholder wellbeing and resilience to climate change in India - Karnataka
Identify and distribute fruit trees to address nutrition security at house hold level
Fodder resource development
Most of the farmers engaged in crop cultivation in semi-arid tropics (SAT) also rear cattle which is a major source of income. However, due to inadequate and low nutritious fodder resources, cattle productivity is very ...
Image 1 awareness event
Image 1 awareness event