How can the impact of drought be minimized?
Good watering/irrigation practices that induce hydration of the root zone improves the water holding capacity of the soil and keeps the soil hydrated for a long time. Surface irrigation or overhead watering induces water losses through surface runoff and inefficient hydration of the crop/tree root zone. Plant spacing decreases the competition for water among the plant population and keeps the available water at good levels for the crops or trees. Mulching is another technique, which helps increase the soil moisture retention capacity of the soil. This helps water availability for the plants for a longer period of time.
