This course by VASAT, a virtual coalition facilitated by ICRISAT on coping with drought is meant for farmers, students and those interested in agriculture to acquaint with drought and coping with this natural hazard. The course is divided into modules, lessons and units. The modules –
- Define drought and explain the causes for drought
- List the features of drought
- Recognize the impact of drought on agriculture, livestock, economy of farmers and a country, environment, and society
- Identify methods to monitor drought
- Design plans to mitigate drought
The course describes the crop based strategies for mitigating drought namely -
- Land planning system
- Soil management techniques
- Crop management techniques
- Integrated watershed management
- Other water management technique
- Other practices
After completing this course, one will be able to answer:
- What is meant by mitigation of drought?
- List good agricultural practices for mitigation of drought practices?
- What is the basis for land planning systems?
- What land planning systems are available for drought prone areas?
- How pre-rainy season tillage benefits in drought prone areas?
- Give example of crops that don't suit in drought prone areas and why?
- List choice crops for drought prone areas?
- How intercropping helps in drought prone areas?
- Why timely weed control is important?
- What are the benefits of surface mulching?
- How crop plant densities need to be managed to overcome drought effects?
- What is integrated nutrient management and how this practice is useful in drought prone areas?
- What is integrated watershed management (IWM) and the approaches involved in IWM?
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