Design and Construction of Farm Ponds for Horticulture Crops in Arid Regions: A Review
Ravanashree M *
Agriculture Engineering, MIT College of Agriculture and Technology, Musiri, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Devi M
Agriculture Entomology, MIT College of Agriculture and Technology, Musiri, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ramachandiran P
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Aakash
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Chaudhari Radhika Pravinbhai
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manjusha K
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ramachandiran R
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This review paper explores the vital role of farm ponds in arid regions, where water scarcity significantly impacts horticulture - a key source of nutrition, food security, and economic resilience. It explores the challenges of water management in such harsh environments and positions farm ponds as crucial for capturing and storing rainwater to support agriculture. By examining various design considerations, construction techniques, and integrated water management strategies, the paper aims to highlight how farm ponds can enhance water availability for horticulture, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. Despite technical, economic, social, and environmental challenges, innovative approaches in farm pond implementation can offer a sustainable solution to water scarcity, underscoring their importance in securing livelihoods and food security in arid landscapes. This script gives critical information into farm ponds as sustainable water management solutions for arid regions' horticulture. It is useful for providing guidelines for design, implementation, and challenges and, thus, contributes greatly to research in agricultural water security in water-scarce areas.
Keywords: Farm Ponds, water management, arid regions, irrigation efficiency, sustainable agriculture