Crop Residue Management in Small Holding Farming Sector of Bihar – Its Importance and Challenges
Bholanath Saha *
Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Kishanganj, Bihar - 855 107, India.
D. K. Verma
Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Kishanganj, Bihar - 855 107, India.
Md. Shamim
Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Kishanganj, Bihar - 855 107, India.
Tanaya Das
Directorate of Research, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal - 741 235, India.
Sushanta Saha
Directorate of Research, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal - 741 235, India.
Hari Om
Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Kishanganj, Bihar - 855 107, India.
V. B. Jha
Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Kishanganj, Bihar - 855 107, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The current study paper investigates the importance and challenges of crop residue management in small holding farming sector of Bihar, India. The study covers the trends of crop system, crop cultivation patterns, after cultivation residue management systems applied, participation of small holding agriculture farms in crop residue management and challenges and future options for crop residue management including information needs. This study was focused on the management of crop residues because of their importance as ruminant livestock feeds and their role in natural resources management.
Keywords: Crop residue management, Small holding agricultural farms, Burning, Bihar, India.