Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management (As Per ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Report)

Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management is a comprehensive textbook addressing the key concepts, practices, and challenges of farming in dryland and rain-dependent regions. It covers dryland farming, rainfed agriculture, soil and climatic factors, soil moisture, soil and water conservation, drought management, water harvesting, efficient water use, crop selection, cropping systems, contingent crop planning, and watershed management.

The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, extension workers, and professionals engaged in dryland and watershed development.