Important Traditional Soil and Water Conservation Techniques Practices for Sustainable Agriculture in North East India


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Authors

  • Laishram Kanta Singh ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur
  • S. Roma Devi

Keywords:

Jhum, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Soil Erosion, Soil and Water Conservation

Abstract

The North East Region lies between 21.5â° to 29.5â° N latitude and 89.4â° to 97.5â° E longitude. The average annual rain in the region is about 2450 mm. In spite of good rainfall region most of area faces the problems of water scarcity during the non-rainy seasons. The rapid increase in population of the region there is heavy pressure on land for food production and due to the population growth, the land holding size are reducing day by day and leads to reduction of jhum cycle. Indigenous technical knowledge could be the best option for successful management of jhum farming. Many of the jhum areas could be change into settle agriculture using traditional soil and water conservation measures.

Author Biography

  • Laishram Kanta Singh, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur
    ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal-795004, Manipur

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Submitted

2019-10-17

Published

2019-10-23

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2018)

Section

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How to Cite

Singh, L. K., & Devi, S. R. (2019). Important Traditional Soil and Water Conservation Techniques Practices for Sustainable Agriculture in North East India. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 31(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJHF/article/view/94464