Water and Agriculture

Water is a vital element for the growth of agriculture and plant life. Its proper management is essential for a bumper crop. Drought and floods are the ugly result of the mismanagement of water resources.

Traditional Methods and Water Loss

The traditional methods of watering the crops in our country are wasteful and outdated. There is ample loss of water by evaporation and percolation. Both excessive or inadequate watering hampers the growth of plants and, therefore the harvest.

Irrigation Technology and Solutions

The present study focuses the attention on the problems of irrigation technology and mechanism. It examines both the age-old, traditional and the modern, mechanised systems and arrives at definite conclusions about their pros and cons. The study suggests various means for the prevention of water losses as well as devices for its better utilisation.

Focus on Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the focal point of study, which includes the specific problems, solutions and the future perspective.

Target Audience

The economists, planners, agricultural scientists, enlightened farmers and all those interested in development programmes will find the book highly informative, educative and useful.