Agricultural system in Uttarakhand hills: With special reference to crop nutrients and irrigation strategies (Western Himalaya)

Abstract

The present study was conducted in five districts of Garhwal Himalayan region of Uttarakhand state namely Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pauri and Dehradun. The study covers crops grown in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, nutrients found in them and water conservation strategies. The crops studied were divided into three climatic zones. A total of 79 crops have been observed. These include 10 cereals/millets, 27 vegetables, 17 fruits, 11 pulses, 3 oils and 6 spice crops. Various types of nutrients (micro and macro) were observed. A comparative study of the production rate of different crops from the year 2021 to 2023 has also been observed.