IMPACT OF SOIL AND MOISTURE CONSERVING IMPLEMENTS- ON ENERGY USE PATTERN OF DRYLAND FARMS OF TAMIL NADU-A CASE STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.52151/Abstract
Soil and moiture conserving implements help in timely operation to conserve the monson rain water in dryland region. Basin Lister and broad bed former cum seeddrill show significant increase in the production. These implements reduce the bullock energy usage and speedup the operations. Introduction of soil and moiture conserving implements improves the standard of living of the farming households.
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