An extension station is located on sloping terrain of a minor hill. There is flat land at Hill top, slope of 50 feet level difference and steep gradient of 60 degree and at the foots, there is strip of hill foot, cut to form a terrace for cultivation.
This is tropical climate near West coast of Maharashtra, India, receiving ~2000 mm rainfall for the season.
This bottom strip receive heavy inflow of runoff water and also the rainfall. Therefore water logging type Condition occur. There are two type of soil in the region, the black clayey soil is suitable for paddy cultivation and this crop is grown in water logged condition. However the soil at mentioned site is not black clayey soil and is less fertile, loamy light brown to yellow red soil. Kindly suggest a crop suitable under such conditions?
You might consider this info. Article Agricultural use of wetlands: Opportunities and limitations
I think the rice crop with treatment by fertilizer and pesticides
Upland rice or eucalyptus trees for energy or timber. In a wet climate, eucalyptus trees can provide either wood for cooking, construction, or pulp for paper. With rice, you will need some sort of soil conservation plan.
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