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Sustainable Agriculture Practices
1. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture
2. Soil Health and Fertility Management
3. Water Conservation and Management
4. Integrated Pest Management
5. Weed Management Strategies
6. Disease Management
7. Biodiversity Enhancement
8. Livestock Integration
9. Economic Sustainability
10. Social Dimensions
11. Sustainable Farming Systems
12. Technology and Innovation
13. Climate Change Adaptation
14. Policy and Certification
15. Implementation and Transition
3.
Water Conservation and Management
3.1.
Water Cycle and Farm Hydrology
3.1.1.
Precipitation Patterns
3.1.2.
Evapotranspiration Processes
3.1.3.
Soil Water Dynamics
3.1.4.
Groundwater Interactions
3.2.
Efficient Irrigation Systems
3.2.1.
Drip Irrigation
3.2.1.1.
System Design Principles
3.2.1.2.
Emitter Selection
3.2.1.3.
Filtration Requirements
3.2.1.4.
Maintenance Protocols
3.2.2.
Micro-Irrigation Systems
3.2.2.1.
Micro-Sprinklers
3.2.2.2.
Micro-Jets
3.2.2.3.
Bubbler Systems
3.2.3.
Sprinkler Systems
3.2.3.1.
Center Pivot Systems
3.2.3.2.
Linear Move Systems
3.2.3.3.
Solid Set Systems
3.2.4.
Surface Irrigation
3.2.4.1.
Furrow Irrigation
3.2.4.2.
Basin Irrigation
3.2.4.3.
Border Strip Irrigation
3.3.
Irrigation Scheduling and Management
3.3.1.
Crop Water Requirements
3.3.1.1.
Growth Stage Needs
3.3.1.2.
Climate Factors
3.3.1.3.
Soil Characteristics
3.3.2.
Soil Moisture Monitoring
3.3.2.1.
Tensiometers
3.3.2.2.
Electrical Resistance Blocks
3.3.2.3.
Neutron Probes
3.3.2.4.
Time Domain Reflectometry
3.3.3.
Weather-Based Scheduling
3.3.3.1.
Evapotranspiration Calculations
3.3.3.2.
Reference Crop Methods
3.3.3.3.
Automated Systems
3.3.4.
Deficit Irrigation Strategies
3.3.4.1.
Regulated Deficit Irrigation
3.3.4.2.
Partial Root Zone Drying
3.3.4.3.
Critical Growth Periods
3.4.
Water Harvesting and Storage
3.4.1.
Rainwater Collection
3.4.1.1.
Roof Catchment Systems
3.4.1.2.
Ground Catchment Areas
3.4.1.3.
Storage Tank Design
3.4.2.
Surface Water Management
3.4.2.1.
Pond Construction
3.4.2.2.
Reservoir Management
3.4.2.3.
Water Quality Maintenance
3.4.3.
Groundwater Management
3.4.3.1.
Well Design and Maintenance
3.4.3.2.
Aquifer Protection
3.4.3.3.
Sustainable Pumping Rates
3.5.
Water Quality Protection
3.5.1.
Nutrient Runoff Prevention
3.5.1.1.
Buffer Strips
3.5.1.2.
Filter Strips
3.5.1.3.
Grassed Waterways
3.5.2.
Pesticide Contamination Prevention
3.5.2.1.
Application Best Practices
3.5.2.2.
Drift Reduction
3.5.2.3.
Container Management
3.5.3.
Constructed Treatment Systems
3.5.3.1.
Constructed Wetlands
3.5.3.2.
Bioretention Areas
3.5.3.3.
Settling Ponds
3.6.
Dryland Farming Techniques
3.6.1.
Moisture Conservation
3.6.1.1.
Fallowing Practices
3.6.1.2.
Mulching Systems
3.6.1.3.
Windbreak Establishment
3.6.2.
Drought-Tolerant Crops
3.6.2.1.
Crop Selection Criteria
3.6.2.2.
Variety Characteristics
3.6.2.3.
Management Adaptations
3.6.3.
Water-Efficient Practices
3.6.3.1.
Planting Date Optimization
3.6.3.2.
Row Spacing Adjustments
3.6.3.3.
Cultivation Timing
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