In this article we will discuss about the irrigation legislation of Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, Command Area Development (CAD) Act that was enacted in the year 1984 imposed the creation of Command Area Development Authorities (CADAs) and ‘Pipe Committees’ (PC). These Pipe Committees proved to be quite ineffective as the delivery of water at […]
Irrigation Legislation of Andhra Pradesh | India | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Grading of Land for Irrigation | Land Grading | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Land grading is reshaping the surface of land to planned grades for irrigation and subsequent drainage. In general, the terms land grading, land levelling and land forming are synonymously used in literature. Land grading permits uniform and efficient application of irrigation water without excessive erosion and at the same time provides for adequate surface drainage. […]
Hazards Associated with Water Quality for Irrigation | Essay | Agronomy
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There are three principal problems that can arise from the quality of irrigation water delivered to the agricultural fields: 1. Salinity Hazard 2. Sodicity (alkali) Hazard 3. Bicarbonate Hazard. Soils may be affected only by salinity or by a combination of both salinity and sodium. Essay # 1. Salinity Hazard: A salinity hazard related to […]