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Do they base on past records and information? Yes / No If Yes, go to section ‘d’ below. If No, discuss with them and get clarified how those were decided. Discuss with other members to have their views in this regards.
d. Current status of water source (availability) After the previous season, if sufficient water is available in the water source and the assessment of climatic conditions for coming season are favorable, then the farmers can get ready for timely cultivation. Most of them use to start cultivation after required quantity is collected in the water source. By this time, considerable amount of moisture received by direct rainfall may have lost without using it productively. If you correctly assess the climatic conditions and water situation, plan to start cultivation activities early with the onset of rains to save water as much as possible in the water source. When the rain delays, sufficient quantity of water required for a week or two must have in the water source, to start cultivation. All the users must be informed, about status of water source at the beginning of the season.
Guiding actions
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Are you aware about current status of your water source? Yes/ No If Yes, go to No.2 below. If No, discuss with your neighbor farmers, farmer representation and relevant water managing officials on the state of water source. You must keep your interest to get information about your water source throughout the season.
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Do you think the present status of your water source is sufficient to start the season? Yes/ No If Yes, get ready for field activities as discussed in PMC/ FO meeting If No, discuss your views with others and share ideas. If their explanations and points are reasonable and valid, you must accept these and work in common agreement.
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