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All About Drip Irrigation
Humans have a predisposition to require water in order to survive as living beings; the same is true for plants. Drip irrigation is an effective way of transferring water to the plant’s roots. It is a type of irrigation that conserves water and plant food by allowing water to drip gently to the roots of
Water conservation in the Agricultural Sector
In the middle of the work. You might have entered a scenario where you spilled a glass of water on the floor. As usual, we would’ve got the lecture and scolding from our parents. To some, this event remains a nostalgia, and to others, it still happens. But the guilt after spilling never changed. Particularly
Hassles of the Himalayan Water Crisis
The key factors responsible for the dwindling water supply are stated as water scarcity, urbanization, and climate change. Most of the towns are dependent on springs that are fed by local aquifers, which are natural underground systems and form the primary means of water supply. Usually, the monsoons replenish the groundwater, but with concrete everywhere,
Water Wars between China and India
One of the major challenges faced by humanity is water scarcity. According to United Nations estimates, more than half the global population will live in water-stressed or water-scarce countries by 2025 with majority of them being in India and China. As the countries struggle with their resources, they are facing water constraints. Of the rivers
Drought mitigation in Uttar Pradesh
The Indo-Gangetic plains in Uttar Pradesh, a state in north India have immensely fertile lands. Despite 80% of the croplands located in the region, irrigation is not assured throughout the year and dependence on rainfall results in frequent moisture deficits.