Use of Hydrogel will have any benefit in conservation agriculture?

05 May 2018 0 4K Report

Now a days conservation agriculture (CA) is gaining importance in south India, especially in dry land. If we recommend hydrogel in Conservation agriculture, will it have any benefits, in terms of returns to farmers?

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