Study of variability of rainfall and suitability of farming in sub- humid region: a case study of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India
Agricultural activities are integrated with climatic conditions and elements such as temperature, humidity, rainfall etc. Rainfall is the prominent feature of climate which directly or indirectly influences agricultural activities. The rainfall pattern and its erratic characteristics have been creat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Católica de Temuco
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Sustainability, Agri, Food and Environmental Research |
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| Online Access: | http://safer.uct.cl/index.php/safer/article/view/1261/1203 |
| Summary: | Agricultural activities are integrated with climatic conditions and elements such as temperature, humidity, rainfall etc. Rainfall is the prominent feature of climate which directly or indirectly influences agricultural activities. The rainfall pattern and its erratic characteristics have been created problems for farmers as every year its pattern gets change. In India, more than 70% people rely on agriculture and allied activities for their survival. The farming in India totally depends on the mercy of rainfall distribution and intensity as the farmers are not aware about new technologies, tools and methods in farming. This paper is an attempt to demonstrate the rainfall variability in Jaipur district, which is situated in sub-humid region of Rajasthan. |
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| ISSN: | 0719-3726 0719-3726 |