Intercropping - An Approach towards Sustainability in Dry Land Agriculture

The scope for enhancement of productivity under irrigated conditions is limited due to over-exploitation available resources However, there ample opportunity boosting yield in drylands by adopting suitable crops and cropping systems. agricultural sustainability comparatively hard achieve different constraints like poor soil fertility, lack irrigation facilities moisture stress, small holdings less investment agriculture. In drylands, intercropping offers numerous opportunities increase yield. Intercropping the simultaneous planting two or more same field. essential improving effectiveness land use, weed control, ecological services, economic viability. Improved yields stability, better use water nutrients, increased pest disease resistance, erosion, feed quality are all advantages intercropping. For maximising choosing ecologically sound cereals millets implementing systems acceptable solutions. Ancient nutri-cereals known as have a significant impact on nation's food nutritional security can provide when grown Most farmers who practise subsistence farming secure their livelihoods choose wheat legumes.