rainfallfed
Rainfallfed refers to systems in which water input comes primarily from precipitation rather than from irrigation or other artificial sources. The term is commonly used in agriculture and land management to describe crops, pastures, or ecosystems that depend on rainfall for their water needs, with irrigation either unavailable or used only as a supplementary option. Rainfallfed farming can occur in a range of climates, from arid to humid, but is most characteristic of regions where irrigation infrastructure is limited or rainfall is seasonal and highly variable.
In agricultural practice, rainfallfed farming includes crops grown on rainfall without full irrigation, as well as
Strengths of rainfallfed systems include lower input costs and reduced dependence on irrigated water, making them
In development and policy contexts, rainfallfed agriculture is often a focus for resilience-building, given its importance