Rural Transformation through Agricultural Innovations

by Banarsi Lal, Amit Singh Charak, Suja Nabi Qureshi

ISBN: 9789371707053
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2027
Price : Rs. 18995.00
Biblio : x+396p., tbls., figs., ind., 25cm.,

About The Book

Rural transformation is the fundamental process of development and it impacts the agri-food system of the country. The crops production can be increased by adopting the latest agricultural innovations. There is need to promote the high value crops like vegetables, aromatic and medicinal plants, saffron, mushroom, beekeeping, silkworms, pulses etc. The book entitled as “Rural Transformation through Agricultural Innovations” with its lucid description and rich contents will be of immense useful for research workers, students, planners, extension field functionaries and trainers in the agriculture and allied sectors. It will provide them knowledge on diversified agriculture. The book provides wider coverage on innovative social, cultural and technical aspects of rural transformation. There has been a long felt need for a book exclusively on rural transformation through agricultural innovations”. An effort has been made to collect the information on agriculture and allied sectors. The authors possess a vast research and field experience in the agricultural and allied sectors.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Millets for Food and Nutritional Security 1 2. Rural Employment Generation through Agribusiness Centres 5 3. Efficient Agricultural Marketing 8 4. Agro-Processing for Rural Development 12 5. Fenugreek: A Super Food for Health and Wellness 16 6. Olive Oil for Health 19 7. Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture 23 8. Azolla: A Sustainable Feed Substitute for Livestock 27 9. Bamboo Entrepreneurship: The Wonder Grass for Rural Employment 30 10. Biodiversity for Human Health 35 11. Immunity Development with Turmeric 38 12. Soil Health Management by Organic Farming 41 13. Capacity Building through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) 45 14. Combat the Climate Change 49 15. Conserve the Nature 52 16. Role of Communication for Rural Development 55 17. Women Farmers Empowerment for Food Security 58 18. Women Empowerment through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) 62 19. Hydroponics: The Future Farming 66 20. Role of ICTs for Rural Development 70 21. Role of Green Revolution for Rural Development 73 22. Lemon Grass: A Viable Crop for Monkeys Prone Areas 76 23. Parthenium and Its Management 80 24. A Boost in Agriculture for Farmers Prosperity 84 25. Rural Transformation through Agricultural Schemes 87 26. Combat the Climate Crisis for Sustainable Development 90 27. Neem Tree-The Village Dispensary 93 28. Public–Private Partnership (3P) in Rural Development 97 29. Rural Prosperity through Cooperatives 100 30. Social Media for Rural Development 103 31. Zero Budget Natural Farming: The Way Forward 107 32. Sustainable Dairy Farming for Rural Development 111 33. Sustainable Development for Rural-Urban Linkages 115 34. The Challenge of Zero Hunger 119 35. Women Farmers Empowerment for Food Security 122 36. Aloe Vera: Queen of Medicinal Plants 127 37. Mushroom Cultivation: A Profitable Enterprise 130 38. Farmers Fairs for Agricultural Development 134 39. Doubling the Farmers Income: Challenges and Opportunities 138 40. Rural Transformation: Challenges and Opportunities 142 41. Combat the Crisis of Food Wastage 146 42. Combat the Menace of Malnutrition 149 43. Earthworms Ecosystem Engineers 153 44. Empowerment of Youths for Rural Development 157 45. Empowering Rural Women through Agriculture 161 46. Sustainable Development through Organic Farming 164 47. Vermicompost: An Eco-Friendly Technology 168 48. Environment versus Development 172 49. Environmental Education and Sustainable Development 176 50. Challenges and Opportunities in Nanotechnology in Agriculture 180 51. Gold from Garbage 183 52. Gender Empowerment for Rural Upliftment 186 53. Innovative Agri: Entrepreneurship for Rural Prosperity 189 54. Lettuce Farming: A Profitable Venture 194 55. Maize-A Source of Human Nutrition and Health 198 56. Modern Agricultural Technologies for Rural Development 201 57. Doubling the Farmers Income through Operation Greens 205 58. Rural Entrepreneurship through Organic Farming 208 59. Promotion of Group Entrepreneurship 212 60. Promotion of Pulses and Oilseeds Production for Sustainable Production System 216 61. Urban Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities 220 62. Rural Tourism for Sustainable Development 224 63. Strategies for Sustainable Dairy Farming 227 64. Tourism and Culture 230 65. Transforming Villages to Empower the Farmers 233 66. Vocationalisation of Education 236 67. Water and Climate Change 240 68. Empowerment of Farmers through Horticulture 243 69. Boosting Soil Health by Organic Farming 247 70. Science and Technology for Sustainable Development 251 71. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 254 72. Hill Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities 257 73. Revival of Rural Handicrafts by Rural Women 260 74. Entertainment Education: A Communication Strategy for Social Change 263 75. Floriculture Industry: Perspectives and Challenges 267 76. Empowerment of Rural Women for Agrarian Revolution 271 77. Modern Agricultural Technologies for Rural Upliftment 275 78. Conservation of Natural Resources 279 79. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for Income and Employment 282 80. Assessment and Refinement of Agricultural Technology 285 81. Biotechnology: Need of the New Millennium 288 82. Environment and Sustainable Development 292 83. Food and Nutrition Security 296 84. Age of Internet 299 85. Sustainable Land Resources Management 302 86. Sustainable Development in Harmony with Nature 305 87. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Development 308 88. Communication and Rural Development 311 89. Technologies for Rural Change 314 90. Technology Dissemination for Rural Areas 317 91. Social Development of Farm Women 320 92. Television: An Effective Medium of Communication 323 93. Freshwater Crisis 326 94. Water Management in Hilly Areas 329 95. People Participation for Rural Development 332 96. Agricultural Technology Management Agency: An Innovative Idea of Technology Dissemination 335 97. Electronic Media & Rural Development 337 98. Information and 340 99. Gender Empowerment and Rural Poverty 343 100. Agro-ecotourism: A Tool for Rural Development 346 101. Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Transformation 349 102. Climate Change and Livestock Production 352 103. Self–Help Groups (SHGs) for Rural Development 355 104. Monkey Menace and Its Management 358 105. Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution to Water Scarcity 364 106. Reinventing Agriculture during the COVID-19 Pandemic 367 107. Integrated Farming System (IFS) Approach for Rural Prosperity 370 108. Agro-Processing for Farmers Prosperity 373 109. Disaster Management and Sustainable Development 377 110. Healthy Soils for a Healthy Society 381 111. Quality Seed Production for Rural Development 384 112. Safeguard Bees to Safeguard Biodiversity 387 113. Augmenting Poultry Production for Rural Development 390 Index 393