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Livestock sector plays a crucial role in sustaining rural economy and livelihood, a sector in which poor contribute directly to the economic growth. There is an impressive steady growth of around 6% in this sector in India, the significant feature being the role of women in animal husbandry. For a more balanced development of the rural economy and reduction of poverty, a remarkable progress in this sector is a national requirement. A happy situation is the shift ...
The book consists of 22 Chapters and two Appendices. It is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the Indian Fisheries. This part consists of the following Chapters: (I) Introduction: (2) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat Analysis of Indian Fisheries: (3) development of Fisheries in Successive Five-Year Plans; (4) Socio-Economic Implications of Improved Fish technology: (5) Inland Fisheries in India: (6) Marine Fisheries in India; (7) ...
This book reviews the present status problems and future prospects of nine major edible nuts across the world--cashew, almond, walnut, chestnut, pecan, pistachio, Brazil nut, hazelnut and macadamia--and their contribution towards world economy. Tracing the history and origin of these nuts, it discusses at length their agronomic, climatic and cultural aspects. Further addressing the issue of their demand and supply as well as international trade, it analyses the ...