An edition of The drought resilient farm
(2018)
The drought resilient farm
by Dale Strickler
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Explains how to protect a farm against inadequate rainfall or chronic drought conditions, including installing rain-collection tanks, creating swales, and building retention dams.
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Drought-Resilient Farm: Improve Your Soil's Ability to Hold and Supply Moisture for Plants; Maintain Feed and Drinking Water for Livestock When Rainfall Is Limited; Redesign Agricultural Systems to Fit Semi-Arid Climates
2018, Storey Publishing, LLC
in English
1635860032 9781635860030
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Table of Contents
Introduction: the ugly history of drought and the potential for drought resilience --
Getting more water into the soil --
Keeping water in the soil longer --
Helping plants get more water out of the soil --
Ensuring livestock water supply --
Creating drought-tolerant pastures --
Providing emergency forage in a drought --
Livestock decisions during and after the drought --
Moisture-efficient agriculture for the semi-arid regions --
Conclusion, and a checklist of actions to take before and during the next drought.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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