A study of issue of Water logging and salinity

Abstract

Waterlogging and salt are two important issues that have a negative impact on agricultural production as well as the total productivity of land in the Rohtak district, which is situated in the Haryana state of India. The collection of an excessive amount of water in the soil is known as waterlogging. This condition makes it challenging for crops to mature and may also result in soil erosion and the loss of nutrients. The lack of sufficient drainage infrastructure and the overexploitation of groundwater are the primary contributors to waterlogging in Rohtak. On the other side, salinity is brought about when there is a buildup of salts in the soil. Due to the fact that groundwater, which is often high in salt content, is used for irrigation in Rohtak, this issue has reached an especially severe level there. In addition, the situation is made worse by irrigation water that is of low quality and drainage systems that are insufficient. Both waterlogging and salinity may have a detrimental effect on the production of crops as well as the overall health of the soil. It is essential to put in place improved water management methods and drainage systems if one want to solve the aforementioned problems. This involves encouraging the use of effective irrigation systems and lowering the amount of groundwater that is used, in addition to increasing the fertility of the soil via the use of organic matter and the right fertilisers. In addition, the selection of crops and rotation of those crops are two more things that may assist alleviate the consequences of waterlogging and salt.