Institutional Alternatives and Governance of Agriculture

Institutional Alternatives and Governance of Agriculture
Author: Vishwa Ballabh
Publisher: Academic Foundation
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9788171886012

As globalization and declining state support pose new challenges to Indian agriculture, this study examines the ways in which the Indian farm sector can integrate small farm households into the larger Indian and global markets. Looking at past and present agricultural policies, major obstacles are identified and new strategies are explored for meeting the challenges of global competition through vertical coordination and contract farming. This examination argues that success would not only benefit the individual farming households in India, but would help alleviate poverty and deprivation throughout rural India.

Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India

Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India
Author: Knut A. Jacobsen
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 877
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1000984230

This revised and updated new edition of the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India concentrates on India as it emerged after the economic reforms and the new economic policy of the 1980s and 1990s and as it develops in the twenty-first century. It presents new developments and advancements in the research literature and includes discussions of the major political change in India since the Hindu nationalist party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 2014. This Handbook contains chapters by the field’s foremost scholars dealing with fundamental issues in India’s current cultural and social transformation. This new edition also contains six new chapters on topics not covered by the first edition, such as changes caused by the Hindu majoritarian political ideology, the Hinduization process in the northeast of India and contemporary Dalit and Adivasi literatures. Following an introduction by the editor, the book is divided into five parts: Part I: Foundation Part II: India and the world Part III: Society, class, caste and gender Part IV: Religion and diversity Part V: Cultural change and innovations Exploring the cultural changes and innovations relating a number of contexts in contemporary India, this Handbook is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Indian and South Asian culture, politics and society.

New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research

New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research
Author: Prem Lal Kashyap
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2022-03-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811644497

This book outlines comprehensive information on the global trends, policies, research priorities and frontier innovations made in the research domain of breeding, biotechnology, biofortification and quality enhancement of wheat and barley. With contributions by international group of leading wheat and barley researchers, this book offers data-based insights along with a holistic view of the subject and serve as a vital resource of information for scientists engaged in breeding future high-yielding biofortified varieties. It catalogs both conventional as well as modern tools for gene identification and genome editing interventions for enhancing the yield, grain quality, disease and pest resistance, nutrient-use efficiency and abiotic stress tolerance. The prospects of processing high quality wheat end-products with long term storage and high nutritional quality are also discussed. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, molecular breeders, cereal biochemists and biotechnologist, policymakers and professionals working in the area of wheat and barley research, food and cereal industry. Also, the book serves as an additional reading material for the undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and food sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this book to be a useful read. Volume 2 of New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research covers topics in crop protection and resource management.

Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 1

Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 1
Author: Debashis Mandal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2018-08-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351375008

Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 1: Diversity, Production, and Crop Improvements is part of a two-volume compendium that addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. Volume 1, on Diversity, Production, and Crop Improvement, outlines the contemporary trends in sustainable horticulture research, covering such topics as crop diversity, species variability and conservation strategies, production technology, tree architecture management, plant propagation and nutrition management, organic farming, and new dynamics in breeding and marketing of horticulture crops. Sections include: Genetic Resources & Biodiversity Conservation Production & Marketing of Horticulture Crops Crop Improvement & Biotechnology Together with Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition, this two-volume compendium presents an abundance of new research on sustainable horticulture that will be valuable for a broad audience, including students of horticulture, faculty and instructors, scientists, agriculturists, government and nongovernment organizations, and other industry professionals.

Sustainable Horticulture, 2 Volume Set

Sustainable Horticulture, 2 Volume Set
Author: Debashis Mandal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 750
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351370081

This timely two-volume compendium, Sustainable Horticulture, addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. The volumes cover a wide range of topical issues and trends in sustainable horticulture today: Volume 1: Diversity, Production, and Crop Improvements, and Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition. Global food demand is expected to be double by 2050, while at the same time the production environment and natural resources are continually shrinking and deteriorating due to many complex factors. Horticulture, a major sector of agriculture, is vital to enhancing crop production and productivity in parity with agricultural crops to meet the emerging food demand. Implementing sustainable models of crop production is really an enormous endeavor. Promising technologies and management options are needed to increase productivity to meet the growing food demand despite deteriorating production environments.

India and the Age of Crisis

India and the Age of Crisis
Author: Michael Gillan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-03-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317616847

Much of the discussion of India in the public sphere has focused on economic policy settings and restructuring, annual growth rates, trade relations and the nation’s status as an economic and political actor within the international system. This collection considers other dimensions of socio-economic transformation in India and its profound impact on society and nature. While economic and ecological fragility are now very apparently problems of a ‘global’ scale they are nevertheless grounded and experienced at the local scale where vulnerable and marginal people located in the urban periphery and in rural areas confront these ‘crises’ most acutely. The studies in this collection encompass many of the most important social and political concerns of India in this age of crisis, namely, the politics of water resources and land acquisition and use; the interaction between food security, markets, and institutions; the politics and strategies of labour movements; narratives and practices of ‘development’ and contestation over forms of agrarian production in India; the link between urbanisation and local class, caste and political actors; and the potential for civil society to either be co-opted or to contest neoliberal logics and forms of governance. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of South Asian Studies.

Infrastructure Possibilities and Human-Centered Approaches With Industry 5.0

Infrastructure Possibilities and Human-Centered Approaches With Industry 5.0
Author: Khan, Mohammad Ayoub
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2024-01-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Infrastructure Possibilities and Human-Centered Approaches With Industry 5.0 is a research book that serves as a comprehensive exploration of the potential impact of Industry 5.0 and the research opportunities presented by it, a new era of industrial revolution that integrates advanced technologies with human expertise and creativity. This book delves into the transformative effects of Industry 5.0 on society, with a particular focus on human-centric approaches and the key areas of agriculture, transportation, healthcare, and more. The book examines the revolutionary impact of Industry 5.0 in various domains. It explores the application of AI and machine learning in revolutionizing agriculture, improving livestock management, optimizing fertilizer usage, and detecting agricultural diseases. Additionally, it delves into the integration of advanced technologies in healthcare, including wearable devices, sensors, and robotics, to provide personalized and efficient healthcare services. Furthermore, the book explores the implications of Industry 5.0 on transportation, smart grid systems, and education. Throughout the discussion, the book addresses the ethical and social considerations associated with Industry 5.0, such as privacy, data protection, and social inequality. Written for research scholars, graduate engineering students, and postgraduate students in the fields of computer science, agriculture, and health engineering, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the transformative potential of Industry 5.0.

Alternative Banking and Financial Crisis

Alternative Banking and Financial Crisis
Author: Kurt von Mettenheim
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317318633

The recent banking crisis has brought into question the business model used by most large banks. This collection of essays explores the success of ‘alternative banks’ – savings banks, cooperative banks and development banks, using case studies from around the world and discussion of both the historical and theoretical context of banking practices.

Water for Food Water for Life

Water for Food Water for Life
Author: David Molden
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2013-07-23
Genre: Law
ISBN: 113654853X

Managing water resources is one of the most pressing challenges of our times - fundamental to how we feed 2 billion more people in coming decades, eliminate poverty, and reverse ecosystem degradation. This Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, involving more than 700 leading specialists, evaluates current thinking on water and its interplay with agriculture to help chart the way forward. It offers actions for water management and water policy - to ensure more equitable and effective use. This assessment describes key water-food-environment trends that influence our lives today and uses scenarios to explore the consequences of a range of potential investments. It aims to inform investors and policymakers about water and food choices in light of such crucial influences as poverty, ecosystems, governance, and productivity. It covers rainfed agriculture, irrigation, groundwater, marginal-quality water, fisheries, livestock, rice, land, and river basins. Ample tables, graphs, and references make this an invaluable work for practitioners, academics, researchers, and policymakers in water management, agriculture, conservation, and development. Published with IWMI.