Soil and Water Conservation Techniques for Sustainable Agriculture

Sarvade, S.; Upadhyay, V.B.; Kumar, Manish; Khan, Mohammad Imran

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-6830-1_5

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“…Splash, sheet, rill and gully erosion are main forms of soil erosion by water (Figure 1). The other forms of water erosion are ravine formation, slip, tunnel, stream bank, and coastal erosion [20,21]. The different forms of water erosion are described below:…”

Section: Water Erosionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the mean annual permissible limit of soil loss is 12.0 tons ha −1 . Out of total eroded soil around 29% is permanently lost to the sea, while 61% is transported by runoff from one place to another and the remaining 10% is directly deposited in reservoirs [21]. Higher nutrient concentration has been recorded in soil samples collected from runoff loads over the soil of agricultural fields [28].…”

Section: Impact Of Soil Erosion On Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, the soil loss by water and wind severely affects the productive efficiency of all ecosystems [17,33,34]. The comprehensive impacts of erosion on soil and water resources which are liable to reduce agricultural productivity are given in Figure 2 [21].…”

Section: Impact Of Soil Erosion On Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are two types of measures for soil and water conservation, that is, mechanical/engineering/structural measures and biological measures. Mechanical measures are permanent and semi-permanent structures that involve terracing, bunding, trenching, check dams, gabion structures, loose/stone boulders, crib wall, etc., while biological measures are vegetative measures which involve forestry, agroforestry, horticulture and agricultural/agronomic practices [21].…”

Section: Soil and Water Conservation Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This practice is costly and labor intensive therefore, suitable for cash crops such as fruits and vegetables. Polyethylene mulch is commonly used for the conservation of soil and water resources to increase crop productivity [21].…”

Section: Mulchingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Soil and Water Conservation Measures for Agricultural Sustainability

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Soil Moisture Importance

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Limited natural resources are available on the planet under immense pressure due to the ever-increasing population and changing climate. Soil and water are fundamental natural resources for the agricultural production system. Anthropogenic and adverse natural activities are the major factors for the deterioration of natural resources. Among the various degradation processes, soil erosion is one of the serious threats for the deterioration of soil and water resources. In India, about 68.4% of the total land area has been degraded by the water erosion process. Intensive agricultural practices accelerate the soil erosion process. Similarly, increased exploitation of groundwater resulted in depletion of groundwater level. Hence, the holistic management of soil and water resources is indispensable for agricultural sustainability as well as for the protection of the natural ecosystem. Development and adoption of improved technologies, judicious use of natural resources, and effective management practices are the need of the hour for protection of soil and water from degradation. This chapter highlights the status of natural resource degradation, erosion processes and, soil and water conservation strategies for agricultural sustainability and soil health in the long run.

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Section: Water Erosionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Impact Of Soil Erosion On Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Impact Of Soil Erosion On Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Soil and Water Conservation Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mulchingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Poverty reduction through water interventions: A review of approaches in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia

Ahmed

GUI

et al. 2022

Irrigation and Drainage

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Water is a key factor in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of poverty elimination and hunger eradication. The regions of sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Asia (SA) are stricken with absolute poverty, with 70% of the world's poor. These regions are mainly dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Diverse rural livelihoods in SSA and SA demand water interventions with more fruitful and effective outcomes in terms of poverty reduction. Existing water resources are not yet fully exploited in SSA and SA as these regions have a significant potential of 43 and 169 million ha, respectively, for irrigated agriculture through various water interventions. Various water interventions to alleviate poverty through better agricultural productivity across SSA and SA have been identified in this study. Major water intervention options identified include actions to: improve rain water management in rain‐fed agriculture, facilitate community‐based small‐scale irrigation schemes, development and management of groundwater irrigation, interventions to upgrade and modernize existing irrigation systems, facilitate and improve livestock production and promote multiple uses of water. Investment in these water interventions will certainly help to break the poverty trap across diverse rural communities of SSA and SA.

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