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Rejuvenation of Jhum Lands through Bio-terracing

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Title Rejuvenation of Jhum Lands through Bio-terracing
 
Creator Kumar, Rakesh
Krishna, Bal
Kumar, Manoj
Kumar, Sanjeev
 
Description In the hilly regions of Northeastern India, shifting cultivation, locally known as jhum or slash/burn agriculture, has been the predominant form of farming, relying on traditional knowledge. However, this practice has led to a significant decline in soil fertility, rendering it unsustainable, particularly with increasing population and subsequent rise in food demands. To address this issue, implementation of bioterracing with the use of green-manuring species serves as a restorative measure to sustain soil fertility for agricultural purposes. It is important to note that soils in jhum areas are not only depleted of nutrients but also lack sufficient moisture, necessitating comprehensive soil conservation and improvement strategies.
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agriclutural Research
 
Date 2024-02-15
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/148536
 
Source Indian Horticulture; Vol. 68 No. 6 (2023); 100-101
0019-4875
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/148536/53890
 
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