Krishna Kireeti Kodati

AR3042

In recent years, communal farming practices in Khazan lands have declined. Many farmers neglect important techniques like crop rotation and integrated fish-rice farming, largely due to difficulties in managing freshwater source throughout the year. This has led to a pattern where paddy is grown only during the monsoon season, leaving the land unused for the rest of the year. To address this, efforts are underway to revive common agriculture. The primary goal is to retain freshwater, enabling year-round farming of various seasonal crops and continuous rice-fish farming. This specific site was chosen for its proximity to the river, existing sluice gates, and traditional paddy farms amidst sacred groves and settlements on elevated terrain. Taking advantage of the natural slope of the land, catchment areas can be utilized to store freshwater collected during the monsoon season, enhancing the potential for agriculture and water management in the region. Additionally, moats are dug around the sacred groves to store water running off from paddy fields. In seasons when freshwater is not available abundantly the water stored in moats and reservoirs can be pumped to manage the salinity levels and use for irrigation.