Zaid Farming Challenges India Climate Water Soil ((link)) -

The push for high-yielding varieties during Rabi and Kharif has left the soil exhausted. By the time Zaid arrives, the land is often nutrient-deficient. Farmers attempt to compensate with heavy chemical fertilizers, but without adequate organic carbon in the soil, nutrient absorption is poor.

Drying Reservoirs: By mid-summer, many local ponds and canals dry up, leaving farmers without a stable water source. zaid farming challenges india climate water soil