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Replacing rice with other crops could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

By Economic Times - 2 months ago
Replacing 40% of rice cultivation with other crops in north India could recover significant groundwater lost since 2000, a study finds. Current rice-dominated cropping patterns may lead to further groundwater depletion under global warming. The study suggests crop switching for groundwater sustainability and increased farmers' profitability.

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