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Explore the comprehensive insights in 'Integrated Transformation of Agriculture' by Jag Paul Sharma, a groundbreaking hardback that delves into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of agriculture amid globalization and changing consumer demands. This authoritative volume covers 23 meticulously crafted chapters, traversing a wide array of topics, from livestock farming to horticultural innovations. It begins by elucidating the relevant bottlenecks hindering the advancement of Indian agriculture, followed by an exploration of transformative technologies that initiated the green revolution. The book emphasizes the significance of contract farming, addresses the rising concerns of zoonotic diseases, and highlights the pivotal role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in agricultural transformation. By focusing on climate-smart practices and strategic parasite management, it offers actionable insights necessary for enhancing productivity and sustainability in the agriculture sector. Ideal for agricultural practitioners, policy-makers, and researchers, this book serves as a crucial resource to understand the current agricultural landscape and to formulate strategic interventions for a resilient future.
Key Features
Features | Description |
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Author | Jag Paul Sharma |
Format | Hardback |
Chapters | 23 |
Focus Areas | Agriculture, Livestock Farming, Horticulture, Innovations, Climate Change |
Key Themes | Zoonotic Diseases, ICT Interventions, Sustainable Practices, Organic Farming |
Target Audience | Agricultural practitioners, Policy-makers, Researchers |
Innovative Insights | Technologies for Agricultural Transformation, Contract Farming, Climate Smart Agriculture |
Attributes | Description |
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ISBN | 9789388684076 |
Publication Year | 2023 |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Language | English |
Pages | 442 |
Dimensions | 6 x 9 inches |
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Brand: NIPA
Country of Origin: 101
The book is the outcome of changing global perception about agriculture in view of globalization, innovations, increased urbanization, depleting natural resources, changed consumer preference and shift from produce to product development. The volume comprises 23 chapters encompassing diverse areas of agriculture including livestock farming and horticulture.
First chapter elaborates the bottlenecks and gaps in the form of challenges that one needs to know while thinking of futuristic plans. Chapter 2nd enumerates technologies that changed the scenario of Indian agriculture and brought green revolution and sustainability in food production. Third chapter is devoted to new innovations and technologies that deserve priority if transformation in agriculture is desired. Small holdings are the characteristic feature of Indian agriculture and how contract farming is relevant and important is described in chapter 4. Due to increased preferences for vets and pets in our daily life zoonotic diseases have gained socio-economic significance.
1. Challenges Before the Indian Agriculture: Lessons from Past and Strategies for Future, 2. Ten Technologies that Changed the Scenario of Indian Agriculture,3. Ten Technologies that can Transform Indian Agriculture,4. Contract Farming: A Boon for Agri-Business Farming in India5. Zoonotic Diseases: A Challenge to Livestock and Human Health Transformation,6.ICTs Interventions to Augment Agricultural Transformation in India, 7.Climate Smart Agriculture: More Returns at the Farm Through Climate Change Mitigation,8. Strategic Parasite Management for Transformation in Livestock Farming,9.Technological and Marketing Interventions for Doubling FarmersIncome,10.Seed Priming: Invigorating Seed, Seedling, and Crop forMore Yield and Climate Resilience, 11.Meadow Orchard System: A Step Towards Transformationin Horticulture, 12. Innovative Technological Strategies to TransformHorticulture in Jammu Kashmir State, 13. Biochar A Strategic Approach for Carbon Sequestrationand Higher Crop Productivity, 14. Organic Agriculture: Export, Entrepreneurship andEmployment Opportunities, 15. Dairy Farming: An Entrepreneurship for Socio-EconomicTransformation, 16. Weather Forecasting and Advisory: An Aid for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation, 17. Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation, 18.Remote Sensing: A Vital Approach for TransformingIndian Agriculture, 19. Krishi Vigyan Kendras: Hub of Technology Transfer Agricultural Transformation, 20.Biotechnological Approaches in Agricultural Transformation, 21. Climate Change and its Impact on Parasitic Diseases of Livestock and Human, 22. High Intensity Cropping Systems to TransformIndian Agriculture, 23. Organic Agriculture: An Entrepreneurship for WomenEmpowerment and Socio-Economic Transformation
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