Agricultural pollution is becoming a major concern not only in developed regions but also in many developing countries. The intensification of agricultural practices-in particular, the growing use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the specialization and concentration of crop and livestock production-has had an increasing impact on environment.
Controlling pollution from agriculture is made difficult by its particular nature. Pollution control measures must rely heavily on approaches that affect farmers’ land use and production decisions. Thus, agricultural policy, which directly influences these decisions, and environmental policy to control agricultural water pollution need to be coordinated and pursued with the same goals in mind.
The present book not only enumerates the causes, effects and control mechanisms of agricultural pollution, but also calls for a much more devoted and active effort to bring them to fruition. It is hoped that this book, with its wide-ranging and in-depth content, critical insights, philosophical perspectives and detailed analysis of the issue, prove to be immensely resourceful to the readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P N Prasad
P.N. Prasad, born and brought up in Patna, Bihar is a famous environmentalist and a seasoned teacher. He has had a brilliant academic record. He completed his B.Sc. (Zoology) with a first division and M.Sc. (Botany) also with a first division. He teaches and does research in molecular biology, biochemistry and environmental science.He has worked as editor-in-chief in some leading journals of biotechnology and environmental science and consults for several biotechnology companies. He has published many research papers in professional journals of repute and about five outstanding books.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR T R Amarnath
T.R. Amarnath, a renowned educationist, a seasoned teacher-trainer and a well-known environmentalist, has had a brilliant academic record. He has over three decades of professional standing. He has worked with various pedagogical institutes and has participated in many national and international conferences.He is author of many books on science and environmental education, and is a leader in the development of constructivist-based teacher education programmes and professional development seminars for teachers of science. He is widely travelled and is committed to the protection of the planet Earth.
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