Sustainability In Agricultural And Rural Development

Author : Gerard E. D’Souza,Tesfa G. Gebremedhin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429794216

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Sustainability in Agricultural and Rural Development by Gerard E. D’Souza,Tesfa G. Gebremedhin Pdf

First published in 1998, this book provides a broad but in-depth description of the issues, concepts, methods of analysis, and empirical results related to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural communities. Specifically, it examines the relationships between sustainability and individual topics such as technology, information, population, gender, land use, community, and public policy. A unique aspect of this book is that the topics addressed have not previously been explored together in one publication. With sustainability as the common link, data and evidence are presented and then interpreted in light of individual perspective and experience, in the process advancing our knowledge of this important field. The book comprises of 12 chapters written by prominent authors who come from government and non-government organizations as well as from various academic institutions and disciplines. This book is ideal for a seminar course. It is particularly intended for students in production agriculture, rural sociology, economics and public policy, environmental sciences, geography and land use planning, and other social sciences. Its rich insights make it a useful source of information for policy makers. It can also be used as a reference by professional economists and other researchers interested in issues relating to sustainable agricultural and rural development. While the coverage of some topics is, by necessity, more technical, the book is compiled with a general audience in mind. Thus, it should be of interest to anyone concerned with agriculture, natural resources and rural issues, particularly as they relate to the future of agriculture and of rural communities.

Author : Guy Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317047674

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Sustainable Rural Systems by Guy Robinson Pdf

In a neo-liberal era where society in the Developed World is reliant on mass-produced cheap foods, and living standards are based on high consumption of non-renewable energy and materials, this book investigates the growing significance of sustainable systems in rural areas. Drawing on a wide range of topical case studies, primarily in the UK, it provides an in-depth analysis of the progress made towards sustainability within rural systems, focusing specifically upon sustainable agriculture and sustainable rural communities. The authors provide an overview of the various systems of sustainability currently being applied in the Developed World. They highlight key environmental, economic and social issues, including post-productivism, 'alternative' food networks, organic farming, GM foods, conservation, rural development programmes, sustainable tourism, local training schemes and community participation. The various studies provide important lessons in the ongoing search for greater sustainability and suggest positive directions for future policy practice.

Author : Ernst Lutz
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821342495

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Agriculture and the Environment by Ernst Lutz Pdf

Agriculture in developing countries has been remarkably productive during the last few decades; however, the production levels were achieved at the cost of placing more stress on natural resources and the environment. This volume brings together state-of-the-art applied, practical research related to agriculture, development, and the environment in the developing world. It attempts to distill current knowledge and to summarize it in readable form for development practitioners. Where possible, authors use specific examples to indicate which approaches have worked and which have not, under which conditions, and why.

Author : M. V. Rao,V. Suresh Babu,Suman Chandra,G. Ravindra Chary
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498720014

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Integrated Land Use Planning for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development by M. V. Rao,V. Suresh Babu,Suman Chandra,G. Ravindra Chary Pdf

Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their social and economic well-being as well as the sustained quality of land resources. Land use planning is also integral to water resources development and management for agriculture, industry, drinking water, and power generation. This valuable work brings to the forefront the state of practice of land use planning in India, highlighting governmental programs and research with wide-ranging chapters on important topics. Covering various agro-ecosystem, including irrigated, rainfed, coastal, semi-arid, arid (drylands), and hill and mountain (temperate) regions, this volume discusses a variety of issues related to sustainable agriculture and rural development. Chapters address the following questions: •What are the sources, scales, and quality of land resources and land use data for efficient planning • Which are the agroecological systems hot spots that are have been degraded? How can these areas be rejuvenated in terms of quality? • What should be the unit of planning for a holistic approach for the conservation and efficient use of natural resources at different administrative levels and domains? • What are the roles of state land use boards and district planning committees? • How can various programs be integrated and implemented by central and state agencies? • What are the technologies, new policies, and support systems required to address sustainable land use? • What are the legal issues? • What should be the role of communities in planning for poverty alleviation and integrated planning for sustainable agriculture based livelihoods? • What is the role GIS in sustainable agriculture and rural development? With high population growth, endemic poverty, and weak existing institutional capacity for land management, India (and other regions of the world) require strong scientific and strategically important land use policies and methods for sustainable development. This book helps to show the way. This volume is being published in association with the Centre for Agrarian Studies and Disaster Mitigation of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD and PR).

Author : Lionel J. "Bo" Beaulieu,Jeffrey L. Jordan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317850601

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Developing Sustainable Agriculture and Community by Lionel J. "Bo" Beaulieu,Jeffrey L. Jordan Pdf

This book illustrates the ways in which communities can strengthen the links and set the stage for long-term partnerships between sustainable agriculture and sustainable rural community development initiatives. It provides lessons learned, first, from the community development literature that can help shape sustainable agriculture strategies, and second, from the sustainable agriculture literature that can prove useful in moulding sound and effective community development strategies. The threads that weave the chapters together is the commitment to a building and expanding the community capital resources that have important bearing on the sustainability of agriculture and the broader community of which it is a part. Certainly, the success of the agriculture/community partnerships is rooted in one critical ingredient – "social capital." To be effective over the long-term, sustainable development depends on a network of people, drawn from a wide array of interests, who have a strong trusting relationship with one another, and who are willing to work together in responding to the economic, environmental, and social challenges facing agriculture and community alike. At the same time, strategies that work to strengthen the stock of all seven types of community capitals are important to pursue. It is balanced investments in all seven types of community capitals that will contribute to the emergence of "community agency" -- the ability of local people to act in a proactive manner in managing, utilizing, and enhancing local resources. With the emergence of "community agency," an important step in the pursuit of a sustainable future for both agriculture and community is possible. This book was published as a special issue of Community Development.

Author : J. B. Hardaker,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251041040

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Guidelines for the Integration of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Into Agricultural Policies by J. B. Hardaker,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Policy objectives for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) may be summed up as the pursuit of the goals of growth, equity, efficiency and sustainability. Growth is important to meet the food needs of growing populations with rising incomes and to provide continued sustainable livelihoods for rural people in the future . Equity is important in terms of the relief of poverty and deprivation for this and future generations. Efficiency matters since we cannot afford to waste resources. Finally, sustainability is the objective that has come into increased prominence with the recognition of the significant threats that exist to future welfare and the environment. Sustainability has many dimensions and interpretations but, in the context of agriculture, embraces food security, responsibility in resource use and environmental management, and the resilience of production systems to shocks and challenges. There is interdependence between each of these four objectives, so that the pursuit of SARD requires an integrated approach to policy making in which all four aspects are considered.--Publisher's description.

Author : Derick W. Brinkerhoff,Authur A. Goldsmith
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1990-09-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822005195003

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Institutional Sustainability in Agriculture and Rural Development by Derick W. Brinkerhoff,Authur A. Goldsmith Pdf

Throughout the global community, the challenges of finite resources, budget deficits, and growing interdependence and complexity have forced governments and the private sector to do more with less. In the foreign assistance realm, this has translated into a donor mandate to promote self-sustaining development in the Third World, a key component of which is the institutional framework that conceives, plans, funds, implements, and manages activities. This book, based on the results of a multi-year applied research project, focuses on institutional sustainability and its role in agriculture and rural development. It concentrates on collaboration between international donor organizations and developing countries to design and implement projects aimed at introducing performance and capacity improvements. The collection of fifteen essays is divided into three subject areas. Part one examines the sustainability dimensions of agriculture and rural development, with chapters that focus on the range of meanings of sustainability and the relationship between it and continued benefit flows; a conceptual model that draws on systems theory, organizational contingency theory, and political economy; and the action-research methodology for applying the model in the field. Part two is made up of nine chapters, each of which uses the model to analyze a particular case where an international donor-funded intervention sought to develop a sustainable institution. The cases range geographically across the world. Finally, part three draws on the case experiences to highlight strategies for promoting institutional sustainability. Lessons are derived from a comparative analysis of several of the cases, and a chapter incorporating the points made in all of the cases is also provided. With its comparative framework and conclusion that institutional sustainability is a feasible objective for development agencies, this volume will be an important work for development practitioners and students of development administration, as well as a significant addition to public and academic library collections.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Policy Analysis Division. Training Service
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Agricultural conservation
ISBN : 9251036772

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Sustainability Issues in Agricultural and Rural Development Policies: Trainer's kit by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Policy Analysis Division. Training Service Pdf

Author : I.R. Bowler,C.R. Bryant,C. Cocklin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401734714

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The Sustainability of Rural Systems by I.R. Bowler,C.R. Bryant,C. Cocklin Pdf

This book examines the interaction of the dimensions of economy, society, and environment in the context of rural systems. It embraces a wide range of topics, including globalization and reregulation in sustainable food production, conservation and sustainability, the development of sustainable rural communities, and sustainable rural-urban interaction. It is relevant to advanced-level students, teachers, researchers, policymakers and agency workers.

Author : Mohamed Behnassi,Shabbir A. Shahid,Joyce D'Silva
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400705197

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Sustainable Agricultural Development by Mohamed Behnassi,Shabbir A. Shahid,Joyce D'Silva Pdf

Due to many challenges (i.e. climate change, energy, water and land shortage, high demands on food, land grabbing, etc.), agriculture production potential is expected to be seriously affected; thus, increasing food insecurity and hunger in many already affected regions (especially in Africa). In this context, sustainable agriculture is highly recommended as an eco-system approach where soil, water, plants, environment and living organisms live in harmony. Innovative technologies and research should be developed to ensure sustainable agriculture and productivity using modern irrigation systems, improved varieties, improved soil quality, etc. In the meantime, the preservation of natural environment should be based on resource conservation technologies and best management practices. Sustainable Agricultural Development, not only raises the serious ethical and social issues underlying these huge environmental problems, but also aims at presenting successful experiences from all over the world in relation with sustainable farming, sustainable management of water and land resources, and innovative processes in livestock production. It also aims at providing inputs to decision making processes and encouraging the transfer of relevant know-how, technologies and expertise to different countries where similar agro-climatic conditions may exist; thus saving precious resources and promoting sustainable agricultural development as a relevant approach to tackle the food security challenge. Finally, this book focuses on the paradigmatic and policy dimensions and call for an innovative approach by analyzing the key themes in a complex and interrelated manner.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Rural Development Institute
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : 9781895397819

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Geographical Perspectives on Sustainable Rural Change by Anonim Pdf

"This book focuses on three multi-faceted aspects of rural sustainability: farms and farming, the remaking of rural communities and rural spaces, and policy and action in rural development. The research is focused on three global regions: North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Australia."--back cover.

Author : A. Shepherd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349262113

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Sustainable Rural Development by A. Shepherd Pdf

This book examines the paradigm shift in rural development from an industrial to an holistic approach to technology development, from a technocratic to a participatory approach to management, and from resource control by big organisations to local resource management. It provides a broad-ranging assessment of agriculture and local-level institutional development and sets out a range of agendas for development practice, management and policy into the twenty-first century.

Author : Ernst Lutz
Publisher : World Bank Group
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 6610004315

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Agriculture and the Environment by Ernst Lutz Pdf

The World Bank has, over the past two years, revisited its rural development strategy and in turn developed a new one, through a renewed commitment to sound development in the rural sector, and seeks to encompass farmers and their communities alike, as well as policymakers. This report gathers applied and practical research related to agriculture and the environment in the developing world, summarizing current knowledge through specific examples, stating the approaches and conditions which worked or not, and the reasons for failure. The observations and findings suggest that environmentally sound increases in productivity will be harder to achieve than in the past, though a significant potential for attaining these increases do exist. To this end, reforms are necessary, so that policy and institutional frameworks support an intensified sustainable agriculture, conducive to an environment that gives way to technological innovation. The authors in this report, review subjects from, integrating environmental concerns in rural development policies, natural resources degradation, small-farmer decisionmaking, to agricultural trade reforms, research initiatives, property regimes, etc. Institutional and social perspectives, together with technical issues and perspectives are also analyzed through various subjects in this volume.

Author : Reimund Roetter,Herman van Keulen,Marijke Kuiper,J. Verhagen,H. H. van Laar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402066160

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Science for Agriculture and Rural Development in Low-income Countries by Reimund Roetter,Herman van Keulen,Marijke Kuiper,J. Verhagen,H. H. van Laar Pdf

Facing new challenges with respect to sustainable agriculture and rural development strategies for low-income countries, related to global environmental change and globalization of markets, an interdisciplinary Wageningen University and Research Centre group set out to draw lessons from the DLO-IC projects of the last eight years. In discussing the way ahead and a future agenda, a number of major research challenges, as well as policy questions are outlined.

Author : Teresa de Noronha Vaz,Peter Nijkamp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317008439

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Traditional Food Production and Rural Sustainable Development by Teresa de Noronha Vaz,Peter Nijkamp Pdf

The worldwide interest in sustainable development has not only prompted ecological developments in policy and research in key sectors such as industry or transportation, but also in the management and assessment of new lifestyles such as healthy food consumption and sustainable use of products. In this context, agriculture is an important example because of its dual nature as both a high-tech sector producing modern mass products and also a traditional sector producing environmentally-friendly goods. Illustrated by a range of case studies from across Europe, this volume examines the interface of agricultural - and sometimes rural - development and the social and economic feasibility of traditional modes of production and consumption. It provides an overview of the various strategies and policies concerning sustainable agriculture, presenting a critical review of the opportunities of traditional production modes, from local, regional, national and global perspectives.