Evaluation of Farm Ponds on Agriculture in Pattanchery Panchayat of Palakkad District, Kerala, India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 9
Abstract
Palakkad district is known as the Rice Granary of Kerala State. In this study, Pattanchery Panchayat in Kollengode block of Palakkad district has been selected to measure the economic effects of farm ponds on agriculture, as this region has a rich tradition in rice farming. Farm ponds are rain water harvesting structures which is used in fisheries and livestock activities. It also recharges groundwater by infiltration and provides water during lean seasons.Pond based integrated farming system helps to increase crop production, income, job opportunities etc… Integrated farming reduces environmental degradation and makes profit for small farmers too. So integrated farming system offer solution to the problems of land and food crisis. As paddy and plantain cultivation needs more intensive irrigation, presence of farm ponds becomes highly significant in the era of climate change. Farm ponds help to improve the living conditions of farmers. These types of water harvesting structures are economically and socially acceptable. Thus farm ponds are found to play a major role in the agricultural production, particularly during summer season.
Authors and Affiliations
Lekshmi. G. S, E. Saravanan, P. K. Shaji
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