Author: ayshashahnawazkhan
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Irrigation Engineering in India 2025: Methods, Water Requirement, and Sustainable Farming
Irrigation is the backbone of Indian agriculture. With unpredictable monsoons, farmers need reliable irrigation systems to secure crop yield and income. By shifting from traditional flood irrigation to modern drip and sprinkler systems, farmers can: Importance of Irrigation in Indian Agriculture In India, around 55% of farmland is rain-fed. This makes irrigation engineering essential for:…
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Agroforestry Scheme in Bihar
Farming is mainly practiced in Bihar. About 70% of the people are dependent on agriculture. Despite having good soil and water resources, farmers face many problems such as floods, lack of timely rainfall, and poor crop yields. Agroforestry, where trees are planted alongside crops and animals. The government has launched a scheme to promote agroforestry…