NAMASTE: A DYNAMIC INTEGRATED MODEL FOR SIMULATING FARM PRACTICES UNDER GROUNDWATER SCARCITY IN SEMI-ARID REGION OF INDIA

摘要

Farming systems are complex structures with several dimensions interacting in a dynamic and continuous manner. This complexity peaks in semi-arid regions of India, where small farms encounter a highly competitive environment for markets and resources,especially unreliable access to water from rainfall and irrigation. To represent farmers' management strategies in this environment, we propose the model NAMASTE, which was conceived and based on data collected in the Berambadi watershed in southern India.