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Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security : A Global Perspective by Acharya Balkrishna (2024, Trade Paperback)

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The book is divided into chapters with each dealing with a specific problem and its solutions, keeping in mind the context of geographical variations. The book first provides a historical overview of the socioeconomic importance of agriculture around the world along with a discussion on threats and opportunities in the agricultural sector.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherApple Academic Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10177463757X

ISBN-139781774637579

eBay Product ID (ePID)6057279439

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSustainable Agriculture for Food Security : a Global Perspective

Publication Year2024

SubjectLife Sciences / Botany, Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Life Sciences / General, Agriculture / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorAcharya Balkrishna

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight26.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2021-032653

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal338.1

Table Of ContentPART I: GLOBAL AGRICULTURE: FEARS AND FACTS 1. Global Perspective of Agriculture Systems: From Ancient Times to Modern Era 2. Rainfed Agriculture: Giant Strides of Current Farming Practices 3. Sustainable Irrigation Under Global Context: Surface-, Subsurface-, Surface-Micro-, Subsurface-Micro-, and Ultra Irrigation 4. An Insight of Biological and Ecological Effects of Agrochemicals: A Global Scenario 5. Organic Farming: A Promising Approach for Sustainable Agriculture PART II: FOOD SECURITY: A REALM OF REALITY 6. Postharvest Management Practice (PHMP): A Systematic Program to Attain Food Security 7. Food Processing, Branding, Retailing: An Industrial Notion towards Monetary Benefits of Agriculture 8. Food Adulteration: A Havoc Leading to Extorted Economy 9. Biofortification: A Way Forward 10. Global Food Traceability: Current Status and Future Prospects 11. Virtual Farmer's Market: A Single-Step Solution to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

SynopsisSustainable Agriculture for Food Security: A Global Perspective takes an analytical approach to issues related to current agricultural practices. It looks at global geographical data and key statistical reports to aid readers in comparing, understanding, and making agricultural decisions. The book is divided into chapters with each dealing with a specific problem and its solutions, keeping in mind the context of geographical variations. The book first provides a historical overview of the socioeconomic importance of agriculture around the world along with a discussion on threats and opportunities in the agricultural sector. It goes on to explore the importance of water sources for agriculture, including rain-fed agriculture practices, water harvesting techniques, sustainable irrigation practices, and irrigation water management. Guidance on the usage of agrochemicals and solutions to their detrimental effects from non-standardized consumption is also addressed. The volume also includes a discussion on organic farming methods, certification standards, and key restrictions in crop production. Part 2 goes on to examine postharvest management practices used in different geographical areas along with analysis on the role of technology and obstacles in implementation. The commercialization of agriculture through food processing, branding, and retailing is reviewed along with suggestions on available marketing platforms and promotional aspects. It goes on to outline the situational analysis of food adulteration as well as norms and regulations of food security at the international level. Lastly, the concept of biofortification is explained along with methods and strategies of biofortified food production. The impact of biofortification over socioeconomic development of a specific country is also analyzed. Written for a wide audience, this volume is a thoughtful overview and analysis of the increasingly necessary topic of sustainable agriculture for food security and will be of interest to faculty and research scholars, working professionals, social activists, policymakers, farmers, and institutions and organizations involved in agricultural education, research, and development., With each chapter dealing with a specific problem and its solutions, explores water sources for agriculture and postharvest management practices used in different geographical areas along with analysis on the role of technology and obstacles.

LC Classification NumberS494.5.S86S836 2022