Author: Romano Mungiiria Kiome
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Languages : en
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Soil and Water Conservation for Improved Soil Moisture and Crop Production
Author: Romano Mungiiria Kiome
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Languages : en
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Optimizing Soil Moisture for Plant Production
Author: T. F. Shaxson
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251049440
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This publication discusses the processes above, within and below the soil that enable water to move and crops to grow, and is intended to help land users make better use and take better care of these basic resources. It aims to provide a solid basis for sound, sustainable soil moisture management. This document has been made more user-friendly by presenting a guide for field workers with activities, exercises and discussion topics in non-technical language, and by interspersing the text with illustrations and diagrams. The complete materials of this guide are included on the CD-ROM that accompanies this document
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251049440
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This publication discusses the processes above, within and below the soil that enable water to move and crops to grow, and is intended to help land users make better use and take better care of these basic resources. It aims to provide a solid basis for sound, sustainable soil moisture management. This document has been made more user-friendly by presenting a guide for field workers with activities, exercises and discussion topics in non-technical language, and by interspersing the text with illustrations and diagrams. The complete materials of this guide are included on the CD-ROM that accompanies this document
The Role of Soil and Water Conservation Practices on Soil Properties Improvement in Ethiopia
Author: Anteneh Asfaw
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346444740
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Agrarian Studies, grade: A, , course: Soil and water conservation, language: English, abstract: The review focuses on the importance of soil and water conservation practices on soil properties in Ethiopia. The study conducted in various parts of the country showed that the implemented soil bund reduced annual runoff and soil loss at different rates. Soil and water conservation have improved the soil physicochemical properties on conserved cropland (BD, SMC, infiltration rate, clay content, pH, CEC, av. K, av. P, SOC and TN) than in the adjacent cropland without soil and water conservation measures. Soil and water conservation, reduce the removal of fertile topsoil and improves soil moisture, which favors crop growth as a result grain yield of the crops were increased at various rates based on agro ecology, crop type and local management practices. In general, the effect of constructed soil and water conservation had clearly showed positive impact on soil physicochemical properties and crop yields. Therefore, to reduce soil erosion sustainably, different soil and water conservation options should be introduced and used considering agro ecology, socio-economic profile and climatic condition of the intervention area. Soil erosion is one of the several major deteriorative processes which results in soil degradation and declining agricultural productivity in Ethiopia due to dense population, high livestock density and intensive crop production in the area. Soil and water conservation practice is one the mechanism used to reduce soil and associated nutrient loss; thus, reduce the risk of production. Efforts were started through soil and water conservation strategy at a large scale on farmland since the mid-1970 and 1980’s. However, soil erosion still persists and become major threats of the Ethiopian region.
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3346444740
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Agrarian Studies, grade: A, , course: Soil and water conservation, language: English, abstract: The review focuses on the importance of soil and water conservation practices on soil properties in Ethiopia. The study conducted in various parts of the country showed that the implemented soil bund reduced annual runoff and soil loss at different rates. Soil and water conservation have improved the soil physicochemical properties on conserved cropland (BD, SMC, infiltration rate, clay content, pH, CEC, av. K, av. P, SOC and TN) than in the adjacent cropland without soil and water conservation measures. Soil and water conservation, reduce the removal of fertile topsoil and improves soil moisture, which favors crop growth as a result grain yield of the crops were increased at various rates based on agro ecology, crop type and local management practices. In general, the effect of constructed soil and water conservation had clearly showed positive impact on soil physicochemical properties and crop yields. Therefore, to reduce soil erosion sustainably, different soil and water conservation options should be introduced and used considering agro ecology, socio-economic profile and climatic condition of the intervention area. Soil erosion is one of the several major deteriorative processes which results in soil degradation and declining agricultural productivity in Ethiopia due to dense population, high livestock density and intensive crop production in the area. Soil and water conservation practice is one the mechanism used to reduce soil and associated nutrient loss; thus, reduce the risk of production. Efforts were started through soil and water conservation strategy at a large scale on farmland since the mid-1970 and 1980’s. However, soil erosion still persists and become major threats of the Ethiopian region.
Soil Water Conservation
Author: Saskia Keesstra
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038978523
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Human needs like food and clean water are directly related to good maintenance of healthy and productive soils. A good understanding of human impact on the natural environment is therefore necessary to preserve and manage soil and water resources. This knowledge is particularly important in semi-arid and arid regions, where the increasing demands on limited water supplies require urgent efforts to improve water quality and water use efficiency. It is important to keep in mind that both soil and water are limited resources. Thus, wise use of these natural resources is a fundamental prerequisite for the sustainability of human societies. This book collects 15 original scientific contributions addressing the state of the art of soil and water conservation research. Contributions cover a wide range of topics, including (1) recovery of soil hydraulic properties; (2) erosion risk; (3) novel modeling, monitoring and experimental approaches for soil hydraulic characterization; (4) improvement of crop yields; (5) water availability; and (6) soil salinity. This collection provides more insights into conservation strategies for effective and sustainable soil and water management.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038978523
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Human needs like food and clean water are directly related to good maintenance of healthy and productive soils. A good understanding of human impact on the natural environment is therefore necessary to preserve and manage soil and water resources. This knowledge is particularly important in semi-arid and arid regions, where the increasing demands on limited water supplies require urgent efforts to improve water quality and water use efficiency. It is important to keep in mind that both soil and water are limited resources. Thus, wise use of these natural resources is a fundamental prerequisite for the sustainability of human societies. This book collects 15 original scientific contributions addressing the state of the art of soil and water conservation research. Contributions cover a wide range of topics, including (1) recovery of soil hydraulic properties; (2) erosion risk; (3) novel modeling, monitoring and experimental approaches for soil hydraulic characterization; (4) improvement of crop yields; (5) water availability; and (6) soil salinity. This collection provides more insights into conservation strategies for effective and sustainable soil and water management.
Abstracts of Recent Published Material on Soil and Water Conservation
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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Abstracts for Dec. 1954- issued in the Agricultural Research Service's series ARS-41.
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Abstracts for Dec. 1954- issued in the Agricultural Research Service's series ARS-41.
Soil and Water Conservation Research Needs
Author: United States. Soil Conservation Service
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Soil and Water Conservation in Semi-arid Areas
Author: Norman Hudson
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251026069
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The problems of agriculture in the semi-arid regions; Assessing the possibilities for improving agriculture; Soil conservation; Water conservation; Water harvesting and use; Applications of water conservation.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251026069
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The problems of agriculture in the semi-arid regions; Assessing the possibilities for improving agriculture; Soil conservation; Water conservation; Water harvesting and use; Applications of water conservation.
Drought-resistant Soils
Author: Alexandra Bot
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251053584
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The conference was organised to identify, describe, discuss and promote actions that will assist farmers to improve water-use efficiency in rainfed agriculture and drought-proof their systems. The publication contains an analytical sumary of the conference discussions, abstracts of papers submitted during the conference and discussion papers prepared to introduce the different topics. The full document is included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251053584
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The conference was organised to identify, describe, discuss and promote actions that will assist farmers to improve water-use efficiency in rainfed agriculture and drought-proof their systems. The publication contains an analytical sumary of the conference discussions, abstracts of papers submitted during the conference and discussion papers prepared to introduce the different topics. The full document is included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Abstracts of Recent Published Material on Soil and Water Conservation
Author:
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Abstracts for Dec. 1954- issued in the Agricultural Research Service's series ARS-41.
Publisher:
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Category : Soil conservation
Languages : en
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Abstracts for Dec. 1954- issued in the Agricultural Research Service's series ARS-41.
Better Land Husbandry
Author: Jon Hellin
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439844240
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This book is a timely contribution towards the debate on the most effective way to bring about sustainable farming in marginal areas. It offers a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and agro-ecological characteristic of both Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) and Better Land Husbandry (BLH) and an analysis of case studies of BLH from Central
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439844240
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This book is a timely contribution towards the debate on the most effective way to bring about sustainable farming in marginal areas. It offers a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and agro-ecological characteristic of both Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) and Better Land Husbandry (BLH) and an analysis of case studies of BLH from Central