Water Use Efficiency Archives

A case of sensor-based irrigation system boasting water use efficiency

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 - by Agriculture Post - 1 Comment

The system has saved time, especially for the daily wage farmers giving them freedom and flexibility to sell their harvest in the market. It has reduced their labour work and helped the farmers financially as well

India covers 59 lakh ha area with micro irrigation under PMKSY

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana scheme is operational in India from 2015-16 which focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation

Centre sets target of covering 100 lakh ha in 5 years under micro irrigation

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

The Government has created a dedicated Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) of Rs. 5,000 crore with NABARD with the objective to facilitate states in mobilising resources for expanding coverage of micro irrigation