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Agribusiness Management
by Priyanka Sharma Srishti Thakur Sumit Bharat Wasnik Bhavya Kush Rebecca NelsonThis book serves as a guide to understanding the intricacies and challenges of managing agribusiness enterprises in the modern era. It covers the fundamentals of agribusiness management and discusses the trends and emerging issues. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enabling the reader to apply their knowledge in diverse agribusiness contexts.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Senegal (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development)
by Marieme ToureIn the light of the impact of extreme weather events, declining agricultural productivity and child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, this book explores the potential for sustainable agriculture to better respond to climate-related threats. By presenting a case study of Senegal, the author offers insights into the impact of climate change on long-term crop production, food security, and child malnutrition. Furthermore, the study sheds new light on the financialization of agricultural production and foreign direct investments, discusses policy instruments and adaptation strategies for implementing sustainable agriculture, and highlights the role of green financing instruments to enable the harmonization of private financing and green infrastructure. It will appeal to scholars of agricultural and development economics, and anyone interested in climate risk mitigation strategies and sustainable agriculture to achieve a green transition in sub-Saharan Africa.
Agricultural Biomass for the Synthesis of Value-Added Materials
by Maulin P. Shah Sankha Chakrabortty Jayato Nayak Shirsendu BanerjeeThis book is a comprehensive guide to bioconversion approaches based on microorganisms and enzymes for the valorization of underused wastes of diverse categories to produce new products. Optimized conditions for microbial and enzymatic valorization are discussed, along with related biotechnological considerations, environmental considerations, bioprocess development, obstacles, and future outlooks. Biofuels, bioenergy, and other platform chemicals are only some of the products that can be produced through this book's explanation of the microbiological processes involved in the bioconversion and valorization of wastes.
Agricultural Crop Improvement: Plant and Soil Relationships (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Azamal HusenLarger amounts of nutritious food are required to feed the growing world population, which is a great challenge due to water shortages and reduced crop plant yield. To overcome this issue, there must be improvement in crop plant production systems. Agricultural Crop Improvement: Plant and Soil Relationships addresses key issues of crop plant yield and production, with molecular and physiological interventions to evolve future strategies that will overcome these challenges faced by the agricultural sector.Features Investigates modern and traditional agricultural techniques, including nanomaterials, nanosensors, genetic engineering, molecular breeding, nutrient and plant hormone interactions, microbiome engineering, soil enzymes, biostimulants, and intercropping Explores how technologies and scientific advancements from biotechnology, information technology, and environmental science are revolutionizing sustainable farming practices Agricultural Crop Improvement: Plant and Soil Relationships is a valuable source of information for researchers and extension workers involved in sustainable crop plants improvement and practices, and a useful resource for students and scientists working on aspects of agriculture, botany, plant science, crop physiology, crop biotechnology, and microbiology.
Agricultural Innovation for Societal Change: Towards Sustainability
by Dr Bo Malte BengtssonOver the centuries, agriculture has developed through technological steps illustrated by various agricultural revolutions. This book describes and analyses significant agricultural changes since the mid-1960s in the context of development, innovation and adoption by revisiting resource-poor farmers in Ethiopia, Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago, and considering overall development changes up to the early 2020s. It is a platform for discussing current issues for future global food security in the context of globalization and free global trade which have influenced economic growth in many countries but also created environmental concerns and a rapid increase in the number of transnational corporations (TNCs). Sustainable food production is now a global priority and therefore ecological footprints must be reduced - this book provides examples of possible technical changes required to achieve this. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions alone is insufficient: political attention must be paid to declining biodiversity, the increasing global exploration of natural resources, demography, increased consumption, waste mountains, expanding migration and antibiotic resistance. Agribusiness TNCs will challenge national governments and international donors in both research and development, increasing competition for leadership. A gradual societal change, incorporating an understanding of biological fundamentals, is necessary for achieving sustainability and for leading us towards the next agricultural revolution.
Agricultural Land Use: Structural Transformations, Environment Challenges, Planning and Policy (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)
by Jerzy BańskiThis book presents contemporary trends and challenges in agricultural land use, drawing on an array of global case studies.This volume examines agricultural land use through a three-pronged approach: structural transformations, environmental challenges, and planning and policy. Reflecting the global relevance of contemporary challenges to agricultural land use, the book presents a wide range of novel case studies from across the world, including Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Slovenia, Czechia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Algeria, Northeast Africa countries, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Brazil. Each chapter focuses on a particular issue related to agricultural land use in that country or region, including land fragmentation, reduction of crop land, agricultural intensification, desertification of soils, climate change, biodiversity loss, traditional agricultural systems, urbanization and rural development, and planning challenges for agricultural land. Together the chapters present a global view of the challenges facing the agricultural industry and offer solutions for developing sustainable agricultural practices to ensure food security and environmental and biodiversity conservation.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of food and agriculture, land use and land management, rural studies, and sustainable development.
Agricultural Nutrient Pollution and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities
by Lixia Wang Naseer Hussain Chih-Yu HungThis book presents a comprehensive exploration of advanced scientific techniques for reducing agricultural nutrient pollution in the context of climate change. It delves into the sources, pathways, and extent of nutrient release into the environment, offering stakeholders valuable insights into how scientific advancements can help reduce environmental footprints. The authors critically examine key knowledge gaps, policy interventions, and challenges related to nutrient management from agrochemicals, synthetic fertilizers, and organic manures. As the demand for safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly agricultural practices grows in the face of climate change, this book synthesizes scientific research, reports, and policies. It provides reliable information for scientists, students, policymakers, and organizations to promote effective nutrient utilization in agriculture while minimizing environmental impacts.
Agricultural Soil Science: Sustainable Management of Agricultural Soils (ISTE Invoiced)
by Yves Coquet Joel MichelinSoils are a vital resource in agricultural production. This book aims to provide an overview of several topics concerning agricultural soil management. Without claiming to be exhaustive, it nevertheless provides a useful basis for understanding how agricultural soils function, and how to manage these functions within agroecosystems. Our approach to soils is multidisciplinary, ranging from natural sciences to human and social sciences. Agricultural Soil Science also highlights the characteristics of soils in specific geographical regions (Mediterranean soils, tropical soils) and environments (urban soils). The content of this book is based on the training programs run by its authors at the higher education establishments where they teach. At a time of ecological transition, soils must once again play a central role in the management of agroecosystems. This book sets out to play its part in making that happen.
Agricultural Sustainability through Nanotechnology
by Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai Ashitha Jose Theresa, Mary E K RadhakrishnanAgricultural Sustainability through Nanotechnology focuses on the innovative intersection of agriculture and nanotechnology, offering a comprehensive exploration of how nanotechnological applications are revolutionizing sustainable farming practices. This book is a pioneering work that not only elucidates the immense potential of nanotechnology in agriculture but also provides practical insights into its implementation for enhanced sustainability.With a focus on addressing pressing agricultural challenges, this book sets itself apart by bridging the gap between cutting-edge nanotechnology research and its real-world applications in sustainable agriculture for better productivity. Readers will discover a wealth of knowledge on how nanotechnology can optimize crop production, mitigate environmental impacts, and improve resource efficiency in farming practices.This book is essential reading for researchers, academics, and professionals in the fields of agriculture, nanotechnology, and environmental science. It serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand and harness the momentum of nanotechnology for sustainable agricultural practices.
Agricultural and Climate Change Adaptation Law in Africa: Reflections from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)
by Habib Sani UsmanThis book presents an analysis of climate change and agricultural laws in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in order to determine whether they adequately addressed the concept of agricultural adaptation.Agriculture is one of the sectors of the economy that is contributing to climate change, and at the same time the sector is heavily impacted by climate change. Therefore agricultural adaptation is required. Focusing on three countries, this book provides a novel, comparative examination of how and to what extent the law promotes agriculture-focused adaptation in these countries. The role of the law in addressing issues such as water management strategies, soil conservation methods, and crop production methods is discussed. This book identifies gaps in the regulatory frameworks for agricultural adaptation and highlights the lack of adaptive capacity of African agriculture due to weak or non-existing legal frameworks. It discusses ways to remedy these gaps through specific on-farm adaptation strategies, legislative amendments to consolidate all relevant national climate change-related policies and laws with agricultural policies and laws that have relevant provisions on adaptation as medium-term solutions, and the development of a specific framework law for agriculture-focused adaptation, incorporating essential agricultural adaptation strategies, could perhaps be enacted as long-term solutions to the regulatory gaps.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of law, climate change, food and agriculture, sustainable development, and African studies.
Agricultural and Industrial Applications (The Mycota #16)
by Frank Kempken Stefanie Grüttner Krisztina Kollath-LeißThis volume provides an overview of the current state of the art in agricultural and industrial mycology. It highlights the importance and potential of fungi in these fields. Several topics relate to the critical and ambiguous role of fungi in agriculture, including beneficial and pathogenic fungal-plant interactions and food spoilage caused by mycotoxins. In addition, this volume provides a fascinating insight into ergot alkaloids. The impact of climate change on the occurrence of pathogenic fungi is also discussed. Fungi play an important role in a wide range of industrial processes, including the fermentation of food and beverages and the biotechnological production of metabolites and enzymes. A number of specific applications are discussed in this volume, such as the production of vitamins and enzymes from marine fungi. In addition to mycologists working in industry, agriculture and academia, the book will be of interest to students of biotechnology, microbiology and mycology. Chapter 3 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Agricultural-Centric Computation: Second International Conference, ICA 2024, Delhi, India, May 21–24, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2207)
by Dhananjay Singh Mukesh Kumar Saini Neeraj Goel Matias MiguezThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Agricultural-Centric Computation, ICA 2024, held in Delhi, India, during May 21–24, 2024. The 20 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. This year's conference focuses on how advanced computational techniques can address critical issues in the agricultural sector, such as climate resilience, food security, sustainable practices, biodiversity conservation, soil health, water management, and market access.
Agriculture 4.0: Smart Farming with IoT and Artificial Intelligence
by Dhirendra Kumar Mohammad Javed Ansari Sheetanshu Gupta Wajid Hasan Shivom Singh Shabistana NisarWith the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the traditional methods of farming are undergoing transformation. By harnessing the power of data-driven insights and automation, farmers can now make informed decisions in real time, optimize resource utilization, and mitigate risks associated with crop management and livestock welfare.This book serves as a guide to the integration of IoT and AI in agriculture and discusses the methodologies, applications, and challenges in this rapidly evolving field. It details various aspects of smart farming—from crop monitoring and precision agriculture to livestock management and food supply chain transparency—and provides insight into the potential of IoT and AI to revolutionize agricultural practices and address the global challenges of food security, environmental sustainability, and economic development.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Agriculture Value Chain — Challenges and Trends in Academia and Industry: RUC-APS Volume 2 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #557)
by Janusz Kacprzyk Jorge HernándezThis book stands as a significant milestone in the realm of agricultural research and innovation, representing the comprehensive efforts of the RUC-APS Project. The RUC-APS Project, officially known as "Enhancing and Implementing Knowledge-Based ICT Solutions Within High-Risk and Uncertain Conditions for Agriculture Production Systems," was a collaborative initiative under the H2020 European Framework, running from October 3, 2016, to April 2, 2022. Spearheaded by the esteemed Prof. Jorge Hernández, formerly of the University of Liverpool, UK, and currently affiliated with Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, Santiago de Chile, the project brought together a consortium of 16 participants from 5 EU countries and 3 partners from 2 third countries. This book marks the culmination of rigorous research and insights garnered through a meticulous peer-review process involving contributions from various RUC-APS international conferences held between 2021 and 2023. It delves into the pressing need to address the challenges faced by modern agricultural systems, particularly agricultural value chains, amidst volatile and uncertain environmental conditions. The ever-changing landscape of resources, coupled with factors like unpredictable weather patterns, pest infestations, market fluctuations, and fluctuating commodity prices, necessitates a holistic and adaptive approach to ensure resilience and sustainability across the agricultural value chain. Navigating these complexities requires informed decision-making processes that account for risks throughout the entire agricultural lifecycle. The complexity of these decision-making paradigms underscores the critical importance of this book and the insights gleaned from the RUC-APS Project. By shedding light on multifaceted challenges and proposing innovative solutions, this collaborative effort aims to pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscape.
Agriculture, Autonomous Development, and Prospects for Industrialization in Africa
by Emmanuel NdhlovuThe book investigates the intersection of agriculture and development in Africa and how it impacts rural industrialisation prospects. It provides a comprehensive view of the position of agriculture in African socio-economic activities and the agricultural sector's potential as the source for continental development and industrialisation prospects. Significant research has been done on African development with a focus placed on the problematic role played by slavery, colonialism and later by incompetent African leaders who failed to steer development of the type that delivers a progressive, sustained and sustainable transformation of lives and societies. There is limited focus on the possibility of agriculture being the potential basis of African development and the chance for industrialisation. This is a matter of concern, considering the dominance of agriculture as a livelihood and income source for many people on the continent. In contributing to the debate on development in Africa, this book aims to show how agriculture can serve as the basis for African development and industrialisation. This will be achieved by (i) providing a detailed historical description of the position of agriculture in African socio-economic activities, (ii) outlining the trajectory of African development with a focus on agriculture, innovation, and mechanisation, (iii) identifying challenges to the development of African agriculture, (iv) exploring the opportunities for agricultural development in Africa, and (v) providing practical and policy recommendations to improve African agriculture and make it the engine for development and industrialisation. Utilising a multidisciplinary approach which combines political economy, social policy, financial inclusion, and empowerment approaches, the book also shows how engagement of youth and women, digitalisation, and the provision of support (by public and private actors) can jump-start agriculture as the engine of African development and industrialisation. Taken together with this conscious effort to promote a multi-disciplinary discussion, the book is valuable reading for students, policymakers, and activists interested in emerging new directions in African development thinking and research.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Resilience: Recent Insights and Innovations
by Shikha Saxena Chhavi TaliwalThis book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of food security by exploring the interconnections between agricultural practices, nutritional status, socioeconomic factors, and technological advancements. It addresses the challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and socioeconomic disparities, focusing on sustainable agriculture, equitable access to food, and community resilience. The book integrates insights from multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, and case studies to highlight effective strategies for combating malnutrition, promoting gender equality, and enhancing food systems. It also emphasizes the importance of policy interventions, community engagement, and innovative technologies in fostering a sustainable, resilient, and equitable global food landscape.Key features Multidisciplinary Approach: Integrates nutrition, agriculture, economics, and gender studies to offer a comprehensive view of food security challenges and solutions. Advanced Analytical Methods: Employs multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling to identify key factors affecting child nutrition and the impact of agricultural productivity. Focus on Gender Equality: Highlights the critical role of women's health and empowerment in improving food systems and achieving sustainable development goals. Practical Solutions: Proposes actionable strategies such as rice fortification and millet promotion, tailored to diverse socioeconomic and climatic conditions. Holistic Framework: Combines theoretical insights with real-world applications to create a sustainable, resilient, and equitable global food system. The target audience for this book includes researchers, policymakers, public health professionals, agricultural and environmental scientists, NGOs, community leaders, students, educators, and development agencies. It provides insights into food security, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, gender equality, and community engagement, making it valuable for those involved in related fields and initiatives.
Agriculture, Sustainability and Competition Law: Policy Paradigms and Their Legal Implications (Routledge Research in Competition Law)
by Martin Milán CsirszkiThrough a detailed law-and-policy analysis, this book investigates competition law and policy in relation to agricultural producers, examining the topic in light of both the neoliberal agricultural policy and food sovereignty paradigms, with a focus on their differing approaches to competition and sustainability.This book addresses the increasing pressures faced by agricultural producers, stemming from two major developments: the shift towards neoliberal economic policies in agri-food markets, and the growing recognition of the agricultural sector’s role in environmental degradation due to unsustainable practices. These developments have provoked protests from farmers and prompted critical questions about how different agricultural and competition policy theories navigate the complex relationship between competition, agriculture and sustainability. By conceptualising the connections between each topic, the book comprehensively analyses their interdependence. While competition law experts frequently overlook the realities of the agricultural sector, agricultural scholars may not fully grasp the objectives of competition law. By bridging these divides, the book provides an integrated understanding of competition and agricultural policy, also with a particular focus on sustainability.This book will be of interest to researchers in the field of agricultural law and policy, and competition law and policy, as well as those interested in sustainability.
Agritourism Marketing in Africa: Exploring Digital and Social Media Strategy
by Azizul Hassan Brighton Nyagadza Farai Chigora Abu BasharThis edited volume takes a multi-faceted approach, giving readers insights into the role of digital and social media marketing in the agritourism industry in Africa. Each chapter provides some theoretical, policy and practical implications for policy makers, educational practitioners, students and business communities on how agritourism’s digital and social media marketing strategies could be of benefit to them. It considers macro, micro and firm-level analyses relating to how agritourism digital and social media marketing could be harnessed to fuel tourism corporate brands development in under-researched African contexts. Its empirical case studies provide scientific evidence-based approaches that inform understanding on the contribution of these antecedents to the realisation of tourism corporate brands development. The book balances theory and experimentation, providing a thorough explication of the tools and techniques of agritourism digital and social media marketing, marketing, corporate communications and corporate reputation management relevant to the tourism and agricultural organisations in the African continent in particular, and the globe at large. As we reach the point of no return in our destruction of the planet, we need to look at global solutions to ‘reverse the traditional thinking’ (by applying frugal transformative futuristic solutions) of putting economy before green ecological balance and instead look to new ways of changing our appetite for wealth to fit within the ecological cycles which naturally exist.
Agritourism in Africa (ISSN)
by Azizul Hassan Brighton Nyagadza Farai ChigoraThis insightful, timely and multi-faceted book offers significant insight into the role and complex dynamics of agritourism in Africa.Logically structured, data-led and richly illustrated throughout, chapters provide theoretical, policy and practical implications on the successes and challenges of achieving sustainable agritourism destinations, with an emphasis on technology, that not only grows African economies, but offers work opportunities, increased social empowerment and diversity. Based on empirical research, the volume covers a wide range of topics relating to agritourism in Africa, elucidated through inclusion of case studies and examples from around the continent, including Ghana, Angola and Nigeria. Topics covered include discussion of the features required for a successful agritourism business, the impact of social media and digital marketing on new agritourism destinations.This volume will be of pivotal interest to students, researchers and scholars of Tourism, African Studies and Development Studies.
Agro-Wastes for Packaging Applications
by Sneh Punia Bangar Priyanka KajlaFood and agricultural waste is a huge global issue that has detrimental effects on society, the economy, and the environment. Plant leaves, stems, roots and peels (outer leaves and stems) are among the wastes and by-products from agriculture and the food business, along with residues from oil production, fruit and vegetable peels, and seeds. High concentrations of dietary fiber, phytochemicals, cellulose, and hemicellulose are typically found in these residues. As the next environmentally conscious step of waste valorization, research from recent years has demonstrated that employing organic ingredients/biodegradable fibers generated from waste and by-products in the food packaging business may be an efficient strategy to reduce the quantity of food waste and by-products. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in finding alternative polymer materials as high-value novel packaging materials through the valorization of agricultural waste. Thus, utilizing agricultural wastes and by-products as raw materials for food packaging could help cut down on the amount of waste produced.Agro-Wastes for Packaging Applications provides an update on the strategies for valuing agricultural waste and how these might be used in packaging. It also includes recent research on these approaches and presents an innovative strategy for developing sustainable, green, and biodegradable packaging options. A detailed overview of the packaging application of valorized agricultural waste materials is discussed, and concept clarification is achieved using flowcharts and figures supported by the latest research investigations. These agricultural leftovers are abundant sources of polysaccharides, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, which can be processed further utilizing various physicochemical techniques and other unconventional techniques to create nanocellulose fibers or crystals. The main goal of this book is to provide food experts and the general public with superior, environmentally friendly, sustainable packaging materials that can be used in place of plastic polymers.Key Features Contains abundant information on advanced valorization techniques for different types of agricultural wastes Provides information on possible applications of component/constituents obtained by the valorization Discusses the impact of the incorporation of these valorized components in different packaging systems Reviews the legal standards and future trends in the commercialization of these derived polymers in food packaging industries
Agro-industrial Waste for New Pharmaceuticals: Sustainable Sources of Bioactive Compounds (Green Energy and Technology)
by Allana Katiussya Silva Pereira Ananias Francisco Dias JúniorThis book is written to foster discussions on the valorization of agro-industrial waste as a raw material for bioactive compounds that can assist in disease containment, the protection of soil resources, and consequently, human health. The agro-industry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities focused on transforming raw materials from agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, and forestry. In addition to producing a diverse range of goods, these processes generate substantial amounts of residual biomass from various cultivation and processing systems. In this context, the intensification of climate change and the overexploitation of natural resources have been major drivers of emerging infectious diseases. A recent and impactful example is SARS-CoV-2, which escalated into a global pandemic with severe mortality rates. Additionally, Latin America has experienced a sharp rise in dengue cases, prompting the Pan American Health Organization to issue an epidemiological alert due to the increasing incidence of arboviruses across the region. Given the need to explore possibilities for valuing and utilizing agro-industrial waste, this book presents the potential of this material in the context of human health. The authors present a comprehensive review of recent research on pyroligneous liquid as a rich source of bioactive compounds, alongside the use of biochar and bone char in water treatment and herbicide immobilization in soil. Additionally, the book provides an in-depth analysis of methodologies for extracting bioactive compounds from &“açaí&” (Euterpe oleracea and E. precatoria) waste, highlighting its potential for high-value applications. In this way, the book highlights the challenges and opportunities to transform these materials into beneficial resources, both for the environment and for society, contributing to the advancement of public health and environmental conservation in the context of climate change.
Agrobacterium: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2911)
by Claudia Stange KleinThis volume details Agrobacterium strain methods, such as plant genotype, transient and stable transformation of plants for gene overexpression, silencing, transplastomic and editing. Transformation protocols are focused mainly in plants with economic importance such as cereals and fruit trees including diploids and polyploids, and in non-plant species such fungi and algae. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Agrobacterium: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.
Agroecology and Integrated Farming System
by Sukanta Kumar Sarangi Rajeeb Kumar Mohanty Sukham Munilkumar Jitendra Kumar SundarayIn most developing countries, agriculture has grown from merely an art to a science, but it does not yet maximize its business potential. In these countries, subsistence farming dominates, and farmers face the increasing impact of climate change and natural disasters. An integrated farming system (IFS) model yields minimum risk and maximum environmental benefit. The latest cutting-edge technologies applicable to each component of IFS and the science behind an agro-ecological approach are discussed at length in this book, which takes a holistic approach towards sustainable agricultural production technologies that result in maximum profit for the farming community. Also, it considers practices that care for natural resource bases and leave behind minimal environmental footprints. To keep prepared for climate change and natural disasters, appropriate contingency measures to tackle these unwanted situations are detailed.The book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics, including: Modern technologies, new concepts and innovations such as 3D farming, Integrated System of Rice Intensification (ISRI), hydroponics, rooftop farming and water budgeting. The use of IT for supporting IFS and environmental aspects related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. Information on organic farming covering all its aspects, present situation, market-related issues and future options. In-situ input generation procedures that are integral to recycling and their effective reuse. Region-specific IFS models based on soil, climate and farmers' requirements for different agroclimatic situations. IFS management aspects including water harvesting, conservation, increased productivity and drainage Latest information on the socio-economic factors, impacts, government orientations, policy framework towards agriculture and environmental aspects, and the future road map to make IFS a success. This book will serve as a handy reference for academics, researchers, students, progressive farmers and policymakers aiming to make agriculture more resilient, sustainable and eco-friendly.
Agroecology in Practice: From Local Initiatives to Global Scaling Through Video
by Jeffery W Bentley Paul Van MeleIndustrial agriculture has taken a toll on our soils, environment and local food cultures. Agroecology in Practice offers a beacon of hope. This practical guide shares ideas and techniques with readers seeking to implement agroecological principles. This book presents innovative examples from across the globe on how to: Rebuild soil health and fertility Enhance biodiversity on your farm Conserve water resources Manage pests and diseases sustainably Ensure humane livestock care Support farmer cooperation Build local food systems. This book inspires the reader with real-world examples. It also explores the multiple ways in which video can contribute to building the necessary knowledge to transform food systems. Agroecology in Practice is a must-read for: Farmers seeking to transition to more sustainable practices Agricultural professionals and educators Students of agroecology Policymakers and anyone interested in a healthier future for our planet. Each short section in the book is linked to a relevant video on the award-winning platform Access Agriculture (www.accessagriculture.org). These 132 high-quality video demonstrations and explanations bring the book's content to life, thereby enriching the learning experiences for readers. These videos share a visual and engaging way to learn, complementing the written content in the book. We hope that having this rich multimedia component will make the book attractive to a wide audience.
Agroforestry: Issues And Challenges
by Manoj Kumar Jhariya Arnab Banerjee Abhishek Raj Ramesh Kumar Jha Krishan Pal SinghThis book offers comprehensive insights into the management of agroforestry for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics, addressing ecological interactions, productivity, and the monetization of carbon credits, while also outlining a future roadmap and policy challenges. Agroforestry is a brilliant land use farming practice that covers 1.6 billion hectares (78 percent in the tropics and 22 percent in the temperate regions) to enhance plant diversification, productivity, and livelihood across generations, maintaining eco-restoration. It ensures socioeconomic upliftment and a standard livelihood for people along with many ecosystem services for sustainable development under resilient climates, which are today’s key topics popularized among policy makers, stakeholders, scientists, ecologists, and climate supporters in the tropical world. However, more than 75 percent of the world’s poor directly depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. Adopting climate resilient agroforestry not only maximizes productivity and farmers’ socioeconomic status but also mitigates climate change issues through carbon sequestrations for better carbon management in the tropics. This book addresses agroforestry management for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics. Readers will earn about ecological interactions and productivity in tropical agroforestry ensuring greater ecosystem services and livelihood resilience under changing climates, as well as building livelihood resilience through monetization of carbon credits in agroforestry in the tropics. Livelihood and sustainability-based policy in agroforestry, its challenges, and a future roadmap are also covered. This volume provides new insights related to updated research, development and extension activities for combating climate change through carbon sequestration to enhance intensify greater productivity, and livelihood and ecosystem services for ensuring the goals of sustainable development.