M S Swaminathan
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This book is about agricultural techniques that can ensure large returns from a small land-holding in a short time. It is also about the experiences of a farmer who acquired agricultural expertise to enhance yield as well as profit. The author writes about how he was able to find the market for his products, while producing them. This extraordinary book will be an inspiration and a guide to anyone interested in agriculture, whether for something as small as ...
The issues that need to be addressed in combating hunger and achieving food security are highlighted in this book by a great Indian geneticist. It also discusses the major causes of chronic and hidden hunger and emphasises the need to redesign the farming system based on nutritional considerations. The role of an effective monsoon management programme to maximise its benefits is examined. There are chapters that analyse the importance of biodiversity conservation ...
The chapters by experts from different universities and institutions discuss growth of rural markets in recent years with increase in purchasing power of the rural community. They discuss aspects of rural marketing of agricultural products, focusing on issues and challenges relating to rural marketing in India. They refer to concerns in specific states/areas and crops, such as problems of marketing pulses cultivation in Tuticorin district and marketing of ...
Written by eminent scientists, each leading in their respective fields, Climate Change, Society & Sustainable Development Agenda for Action book is a reality check on the current situation of the Earth from the perspective of climate change, need for wetlands conservation and sustainable food security. Special feature the book is printed on 50% recycled paper by Soya ink.
The term agrobiodiversity refers to genetic variability in plants, animals and micro-organisms of economic value. In the past, several thousand plants were used for purposes of food, feed, fibre, fuelwood, fertilizer and medicine. As agriculture advanced, the human food security systems began to depend not only on fewer and fewer plant species, but also on a small number of varieties. Such genetic homogeneity enhanced genetic vulnerability to pests and diseases ...
The present book is the outcome of a study and a workshop organised by the MSSRF at the instance of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The book contains a survey of the available literature on this subject and includes case studies conducted in different parts of the country. The case studies were made possible by generous support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) and the Swedish International ...
From the very early times forests have played a crucial role in the survival of human beings providing them with the very basics of life. More than a thousand varieties of trees occur naturally in India and are treasured for their economic and cultural significance. This Atlas covers close to 150 trees and portrays their botanical details through more than 400 colour photographs. The text includes information on many aspects of trees such as the taxonomic ...
The earth's natural ecosystem supported only about 4 million people before the dawn of agriculture according to Cohen, 1995. During 2005 the world population stood at 6.44 billion and by 2050 it is expected to be 10 billion. As a consequence, the global food grain demand is also expected to double during this period, making food security an important global issue. Most of this increase will occur in Africa sub Saharan regions and Asia. Agriculture is thus an ...
While scientists can develop yield enhancing technologies, these will not make an impact on production and productivity without appropriate support from public policy and investment. National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) has from time to time assembled groups of eminent scientists to analyse public policy issues in important areas related to agriculture and prepare papers relevant to policy formulation. The present book includes 39 policy papers issues ...