India S Organic Farming Revolution

Author : Sapna E. Thottathil
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781609382773

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India's Organic Farming Revolution by Sapna E. Thottathil Pdf

Should you buy organic food? Is it just a status symbol, or is it really better for us? Is it really better for the environment? What about organic produce grown thousands of miles from our kitchens, or on massive corporately owned farms? Is “local” or “small-scale” better, even if it’s not organic? A lot of consumers who would like to do the right thing for their health and the environment are asking such questions. Sapna Thottathil calls on us to rethink the politics of organic food by focusing on what it means for the people who grow and sell it—what it means for their health, the health of their environment, and also their economic and political well-being. Taking readers to the state of Kerala in southern India, she shows us a place where the so-called “Green Revolution” program of hybrid seeds, synthetic fertilizers, and rising pesticide use had failed to reduce hunger while it caused a cascade of economic, medical, and environmental problems. Farmers burdened with huge debts from buying the new seeds and chemicals were committing suicide in troubling numbers. Farm laborers suffered from pesticide poisoning and rising rates of birth defects. A sharp fall in biodiversity worried environmental activists, and everyone was anxious about declining yields of key export crops like black pepper and coffee. In their debates about how to solve these problems, farmers, environmentalists, and policymakers drew on Kerala’s history of and continuing commitment to grassroots democracy. In 2010, they took the unprecedented step of enacting a policy that requires all Kerala growers to farm organically by 2020. How this policy came to be and its immediate economic, political, and physical effects on the state’s residents offer lessons for everyone interested in agriculture, the environment, and what to eat for dinner. Kerala’s example shows that when done right, this kind of agriculture can be good for everyone in our global food system.

Author : G. K. Veeresh
Publisher : Cambridge India
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Organic farming
ISBN : 9788175963450

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Organic Farming by G. K. Veeresh Pdf

Author : Munish Kumar Verma
Publisher : Sankalp Publication
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789388660594

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Organic Farming by Munish Kumar Verma Pdf

Organic farming system in India is not new; it has been practiced for thousands of years. In the traditional organic-based food production system, the entire agriculture was practiced using organic techniques, where the pesticides, fertilizers, etc., were obtained from plant and animal products. In this book provides information on different aspects of organic production. This book focuses on modern methods of organic production, Principles, Importance, Soil fertility management, Nutrient management in, Weed management, Plant protection, Quality Control, Standards, Certification and SWOT Analysis f Organic Farming. We hope this information will be helpful to growers, whether beginners or more experienced farmers, extension workers and agricultural teachers.

Author : Frank Eyhorn
Publisher : vdf Hochschulverlag AG
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cotton
ISBN : 9783728131119

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Organic Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries? by Frank Eyhorn Pdf

Organic farming has experienced considerable growth, not only in industrialized countries. Is it primarily an approach to safeguard consumer health and the environment, or can it also contribute to poverty reduction in developing countries? Drawing on 3 years of research on organic cotton farms in the Maikaal bioRe® project in central India, this book assesses the potential and the constraints of organic farming for improving rural livelihoods. It further integrates lessons learnt in other organic cotton projects in Asia and Africa, making it the presently most in-depth and comprehensive work on the socio-economic impact of organic farming in a developing country. The research builds on a conceptual frame that allows investigating rural livelihoods in a holistic and interdisciplinary way. The book not only addresses scientists in the fields of rural development and tropical farming systems, but also provides recommendations for practitioners and policy makers. "Dr. Frank Eyhorn’s research on organic cotton grown in the central state of India is a pioneering work. It paves the way for the possibility of chemical-free, environment- and health-friendly sustainable farming, involving lower costs and yielding higher returns to the farmers. The model is capable of being replicated globally." (Sri Sompal, former Chairman of the National Commission for Farmers and Minister of State for Agriculture and Water Resources, India) "That the organic production of cotton provides benefits not only for the environment and human health, but also for the socio-economic situation of farmers, is the main message of this well-documented comparative study of conventional and organic farming. It is a significant and motivating message for furthering the use of organic production methods in developing countries." (Dr. Joan S. Davis, Environmental Chemist, Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Sciences & Technology)

Author : Kumara Charyulu Deevi,Subho Biswas
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788184246902

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Organic Input Production and Marketing in India Efficiency, Issues and Policies (CMA Publication No. 239) by Kumara Charyulu Deevi,Subho Biswas Pdf

The success of industrial agriculture and the green revolution in recent decades has often masked by significant externalities, affecting natural resources and human health as well as agriculture itself. Environmental and health problems associated with agriculture have been increasingly well documented, but it is only recently that the scale of the costs has attracted the attention of planners and scientists. Increasing consciousness about conservation of environment as well as of health hazards caused by agrochemicals has brought a major shift in consumer preference towards food quality. This timely book is a one stop resource for agriculturists, planners, policy makers and other stakeholders who are involved in organic cultivation. The findings emanated from this study would be helpful for Ministry of Agriculture, organic producers, organic input users and other associations involved in organic produce supply-chains in the country.

Author : M. S. Swaminathan
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813200074

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50 Years of Green Revolution by M. S. Swaminathan Pdf

The green revolution in India about 50 years ago transformed India's image then as begging bowl to bread basket. This transformation during the 1960s took just about 4 years. The yield increases achieved in wheat and then in rice which occurred in just about half decade is far in excess of the yield increases during the preceding 4000 years. This remarkable feat was achieved with the leadership of the author using the dwarf wheat types which had been produced by Norman Borlaug in Mexico. The research and development of green revolution of wheat and rice at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi was led by the author along with his team of students and co-workers. He has published over 100 papers on green revolution and the ever-green revolution which is a refinement of the former. This book is a compilation of just about 40 of his numerous research papers, monographs and books published by him on this subject. The papers in this book bring out the scientific basis of the modification of the plant type so as to be responsive to exogenous addition of chemical fertilizers and irrigation. The ideal plant type enables capture of adequate sunlight and using the chemical fertilizers added to the soil, produce substantial photosynthetic starch. And because the plants have short and thick culm, they are able to withstand enormous amounts of grains in their ears. This indeed was the basis of breaking the yield barriers associated with native varieties. The book also brings out that green revolution had established the food security at the national level but not at the individual household levels of millions of resource-poor rural small and marginal farming, fishing and landless families. Further green revolution was commodity-centric and the manner of its practice led to environmental degradation and social inequities. This author realized as early as 1972 that system of agriculture in India should be designed to fight both the famines of food and rural livelihoods. In pursuit of it, this author further designed an evergreen revolution with systems approach. What this means is providing concurrent attention to ecological foundations of agriculture and the livelihoods of the rural people. The book also brings out that green revolution was a team effort involving scientists, policy makers, administrators, farmers and students. This book is an outstanding example of green revolution providing a breathing space by putting the cereal grain production rate ahead of the population growth rate and then when food security has been adequately established, the system is changed to achieve productivity in perpetuity without causing environmental and social harm.

Author : E. Somasundaram,D. Udhaya Nandhini,M. Meyyappan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000533705

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Principles of Organic Farming by E. Somasundaram,D. Udhaya Nandhini,M. Meyyappan Pdf

Principles of Organic Farming is a practical oriented text about organic crop management that provides background information as well as details of ecology-improving practices. This book is meant to give the reader a holistic appreciation of the principles and importance of organic farming and to suggest ecologically sound practices that help to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture. This book is intended as a professional basic textbook for undergraduate level students and will specifically meet the requirement of the students of organic farming being taught in all the agricultural universities across the globe. In addition, the purpose of this work is to spread the basic concepts of organic farming in order to; guide the production systems towards a sustainable agriculture and ecologically safe, obtain harmless products of higher quality, contribute to food security, generating income through the access to markets and improve working conditions of farmers and their neighborhoods. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agricultural industries
ISBN : UOM:39015080545695

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Indian Organic Agribusiness-- @ Threshold of Growth by Anonim Pdf

Papers presented at the third India Organic Congress, held in 2007 at New Delhi, India, organized jointly by International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture; articles with reference to India.

Author : G. Sethuraman,Srinivasa Naidu
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 8183242197

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International Encyclopaedia of Agricultural Science and Technology by G. Sethuraman,Srinivasa Naidu Pdf

Author : Sandra L. Richter
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830849277

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Stewards of Eden by Sandra L. Richter Pdf

ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award Biblical Foundations Book Award Winner Sandra L. Richter cares about the Bible. She also cares about creation. An expert in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as biblical theology, she walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns. Richter is a master Bible scholar. Each chapter draws out a biblical mandate about humanity's responsibility to care for the land, domestic and wild creatures, and people on the margins. She is also a master storyteller. Well informed on present-day environmental challenges, Richter includes case studies that connect the biblical mandates to current issues. Though modern political alliances may tempt readers to sever Christian faith from environmental stewardship, in this concise and accessible book, Richter urges us to be driven by God's values instead.

Author : Desai, B.K. and B.T.Pujari
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Sustainable agriculture
ISBN : 8189422634

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Sustainable Agriculture by Desai, B.K. and B.T.Pujari Pdf

There is a lot of confusion in alternative agricultural systems being promoted in India and elsewhere. Though, a large amount of valuable information is generated, it is very much scattered and becomes difficult to the readers to locate them under one roof. Hence, in this book an attempt has been made to compile and present the available information on sustainable agriculture under various chapte The book is sub-divided into nine chapters which starts with an introductory picture covering the scope, need and meaning of sustainable agriculture. It gives the readers a clean understanding of the definition of the term sustainable and its usage in a broadened horizon. Owing to its systematic, in-depth and critical arrangement of the valuable information, upon completing the book, the reader will have a feeling of an enrichment of his knowledge in the field of sustainable agriculture in its right perspective.

Author : Trent Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108425100

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Farmers, Subalterns, and Activists by Trent Brown Pdf

In theory, chemical-free sustainable agriculture not only has ecological benefits, but also social and economic benefits for rural communities. By removing farmers' expenses on chemical inputs, it provides them with greater autonomy and challenges the status quo, where corporations dominate food systems. In practice, however, organisations promoting sustainable agriculture often maintain connections with powerful institutions and individuals, who have vested interests in maintaining the status quo. This book explores this tension within the sustainable farming movement through reference to three detailed case studies of organisations operating in rural India.

Author : S.P. Palaniappan,K. Annadurai
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387869431

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Organic Farming Theory & Practice by S.P. Palaniappan,K. Annadurai Pdf

This book makes an attempt to present the available information on organic agriculture in a cogent and easily understandable manner. Though it is not exhaustive, which it is not meant to be, it is felt that book will a give an overview on the subject to the interested reader. A viewpoint on organic agriculture has been presented in the book, based on the experience of the authors. The book contains chapters on organic manures (including green manures), recycling of organic wastes, vermiculture, biofertilizers, organic methods of pest and weed management, integrated nutrient management, farming systems and case studies of organic farming. Selected literature is presented for further reading. A compilation of the available information has been a felt need of students, teachers, research workers and administrators in agriculture.

Author : Mukesh Gupta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : CORNELL:31924103595124

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Organic Agriculture Development in India by Mukesh Gupta Pdf

Oraganic Agriculture Development in India as attempt has been made alongwith analyzing the current status of organic agriculture development in the country, also documents the experiences of all stakeholders to evolve an action plan for the future. In ten units, each covering one important aspect of organic agriculture development the book evaluates the role played by different agencies against international developments in this sector.

Author : William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher : Soyinfo Center
Page : 843 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781948436403

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History of Soybeans and the Great Agricultural Revolution (1874-2021) by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi Pdf

The world's most comprehensive, well document, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 136 photographs and illustrations - many in color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.