Crop Residue Management in Small Holding Farming Sector of Bihar – Its Importance and Challenges

The current study paper investigates the importance and challenges of crop residue management in small holding farming sector of Bihar, India. The study covers the trends of crop system, crop cultivation patterns, after cultivation residue management systems applied, participation of small holding agriculture farms in crop residue management and challenges and future options for crop residue management including information needs. This study was focused on the management of crop residues because of their importance as ruminant livestock feeds and their role in natural resources management.