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Management of natural resources for sustainable agriculture production - Punjab

• 01/01/2009
• Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

Land and water are the main natural resources vital for agricultural production system. About one-third of cultivated land is irrigated and remaining 85 million ha is under rainfed cultivation in the country. Also about 146 million ha is degraded land needing reclamation/management for optimal productive use. The increasing human population is the main cause for reduced availability of land.

• Tags:
  • Land Use
  • Land Degradation
  • Wastelands
  • Agriculture
  • Water Resources
  • Irrigation
  • Watershed Development
  • Ministry Of Rural Development
  • Punjab

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