Indian Agriculture: Challenges, Priorities and Solutions

This edited volume examines the challenges and solutions in the intricate landscape of Indian agriculture and global trade. It explores the historical shifts from an industry-driven to agrarian economy, followed by rapid urbanization in the latter half of the 20th century. Modern agri-business is a...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Sharma, Naveen K. (Editor), Rai, Pradeep Kumar (Editor), Rai, Dinesh Chandra (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
Edition:1st ed. 2025.
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5273-0
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Climate change and agriculture in India: Impacts, implications, and barriers to adaptation
  • Chapter 2. Issues related to storable and non-storable agricultural commodities
  • Chapter 3. Impact of globalization and consumer preferences on Indian agriculture
  • Chapter 4. Financial issues confronting Indian agriculture: Credit flow & insurance support)
  • Chapter 5. The dilemma of ecology vs. economy in Indian agriculture, including crop diversity conservation and other related issues
  • Chapter 6. Impact of urbanization on peri-urban agriculture
  • Chapter 7. Sustainable soil management: Development and adoption of novel fertilizers
  • Chapter 8. Empowerment of rural women and retention of youth as drivers of the agricultural economy
  • Chapter 9. Ensuring livelihood and employment securities for stakeholders through linking production and producers with the market
  • Chapter 10. Changing landscape of the rural labor sector and its impact on Indian Agriculture
  • Chapter 11. Policy initiatives to protect and promote the socio-economic conditions of farmers
  • Chapter 12. Technological interventions: Mechanization and post-production technologies for the stakeholders
  • Chapter 13. Agriculture 5.0: Application of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things
  • Chapter 14. Need for integrative research to enhance agricultural productivity
  • Chapter 15. Traditional agricultural knowledge for sustainable production.