Estimation of Irrigation Requirement and Schedule in Southern Odisha for Major Rabi Cereal Crops using FAO CROPWAT 8.0 Model

• Published in: Indian journal of agricultural research no. Of
• Main Authors: Sagar, Lalichetti, Sairam, Masina, Reddy, M. Devender
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2025

Background: The increasing population and need for higher quantity of food grain production necessitates efficient use of limited water in the country, as agriculture sector alone uses 78% of water resources of India. During rabi season, mostly the crops are grown with irrigation in southern Odisha....