Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System
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| Project's full title | Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Kuttanad Wetland Agriculture System is below sea-level, created by draining delta swamps in brackish waters. The system is a complex mosaic of fragmented agricultural landscapes divided in three structures: wetlands used for paddy activities and fish catching, garden lands used for food crops plantation and water areas used as inland fishing and shells. |
| Country | India |
| Start date | 2013 |
| Status | Designated |
| Related publications |
Proposal: Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, India05/2013Kuttanad Below Sea-level Farming System (KBSFS) is unique, as it is the only system in India that practices rice cultivation below sea level. |
| Tags | IntegratedAgriculturalSystem RiceCultivation Wetlands |