Management of crop residues for improving input use efficiency and agricultural sustainability
Crop residues, the byproduct of crop production, are valuable natural resources that can be
managed to maximize different input use efficiencies. Crop residue management is a well …
managed to maximize different input use efficiencies. Crop residue management is a well …
Emerging issues and potential opportunities in the rice–wheat crop** system of North-Western India
The rice–wheat crop** system (RWCS) is the backbone of Indian farming, especially in
the north-western region. But continuous adoption of the RWCS in northwest India has …
the north-western region. But continuous adoption of the RWCS in northwest India has …
[HTML][HTML] Agricultural labor, COVID-19, and potential implications for food security and air quality in the breadbasket of India
To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, India imposed a national lockdown at the end of March
2020, a decision that resulted in a massive reverse migration as many workers across …
2020, a decision that resulted in a massive reverse migration as many workers across …
Impact of Cultivation Practices and Varieties on Productivity, Profitability, and Nutrient Uptake of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop** …
Interest in conservation measures, including reduced tillage, zero tillage, and crop residue
retention, is growing in major rice growing areas of the world; particularly in the Indo …
retention, is growing in major rice growing areas of the world; particularly in the Indo …
Conservation agriculture effects on soil water holding capacity and water-saving varied with management practices and agroecological conditions: A Review
Improving soil water holding capacity (WHC) through conservation agriculture (CA)-
practices, ie, minimum mechanical soil disturbance, crop diversification, and soil mulch …
practices, ie, minimum mechanical soil disturbance, crop diversification, and soil mulch …
Crop rotation and tillage management options for sustainable intensification of rice-fallow agro-ecosystem in eastern India
Presently, rice-fallows are targeted for crop** intensification in South Asia. Rice-fallows a
rainfed mono-crop** system remain fallow after rice due to lack of irrigation facilities and …
rainfed mono-crop** system remain fallow after rice due to lack of irrigation facilities and …
Rice–wheat crop** systems in South Asia: issues, options and opportunities
The rice (Oryza sativa L.)–wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop** system is the largest
agricultural production system worldwide, and is practised on 24 Mha in Asia. Many factors …
agricultural production system worldwide, and is practised on 24 Mha in Asia. Many factors …
Energy use efficiency of crop residue management for sustainable energy and agriculture conservation in NW India
Abstract In the Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia, the triple challenges of diminishing farm
profitability, deteriorating natural resources and energy deficits threaten conventional …
profitability, deteriorating natural resources and energy deficits threaten conventional …
Combining sub-surface fertigation with conservation agriculture in intensively irrigated rice under rice-wheat system can be an option for sustainably improving water …
Context The rice-wheat crop** system in the Indo-Gangetic plains (IGP) of South Asia has
been shown to have higher productivity. However, this benefit is offset by the unsustainable …
been shown to have higher productivity. However, this benefit is offset by the unsustainable …
Sustainable water use through multiple crop** systems and precision irrigation
Water resource management is pivotal for sustainable operations, particularly in agriculture,
as, for example, the sector accounts for about 70% of the global freshwater exploitation …
as, for example, the sector accounts for about 70% of the global freshwater exploitation …