Agriculture is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of advanced technologies, revolutionizing traditional practices to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience. This comprehensive volume explores the latest innovations shaping modern farming, from precision agriculture and biotechnology to automation and artificial intelligence. It delves into the role of smart farming systems, IoT applications, and robotics in optimizing resource use, improving efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. The book highlights the significance of controlled-environment agriculture, including vertical farming and hydroponics, as solutions for food production in urban settings. It also examines cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology, remote sensing, and GIS applications that enhance decision-making and monitoring capabilities in agricultural landscapes. Sustainable farming approaches, such as biological pest management, conservation agriculture, and agroforestry, are discussed in detail, emphasizing their role in maintaining soil health and biodiversity. With the increasing challenges posed by climate change, the book presents climate-smart agricultural techniques and renewable energy solutions that contribute to resilient food systems. It also addresses the growing importance of big data analytics, food safety technologies, and traceability systems in agribusiness, ensuring quality and transparency in the global food supply chain. Furthermore, the role of aquaculture and sustainable fisheries in securing protein sources and preserving aquatic ecosystems is explored. By bridging technology and sustainable practices, this volume provides valuable insights for researchers, policy-makers, agribusiness professionals, and farmers seeking to harness innovations for a more resilient and efficient agricultural future.
Dr. Sarthak Pattanayak is currently working as a Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Puri, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was awarded Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph. D) in Agriculture (Agronomy). He has 6 years of experience in this discipline. He has worked as a Principal Coordinator (PI) and Co-PI in several projects of the institution and has undergone exposure visits to many institutes. He has attended many international and national Conferences / Seminars and faculty/ capacity building development and training programmes. He has in his credit several research papers published in reputed international and national journals and also several book chapter, popular articles and other publications.
Mr. Lakhan Lal Meena is a Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture Extension) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nuapada, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar. He was awarded M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Extension from Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar. He has experience of 8 years in extension in the discipline. He worked as a Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI in some of the institute's projects and also had exposure visits to many institutes. He has attended many international and national seminars/conferences and faculty/capacity building development and training programmes. He has in his credit several research papers published in reputed journals of the country, popular articles and other extension publications.
Mr. Samik Kumar Pradhan is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha, India. Throughout his academic journey, he has actively participated and organized numerous international and national seminar, conferences, workshop and training programs. He has in his credit several research papers, review papers, abstracts, book chapters and popular articles which were published in national and international journals.
Dr. Ajay Kumar Prusty, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension Education at the M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, and specialized in agricultural extension, entrepreneurship development, ICT in agriculture, and evaluation techniques. Dr. Prusty has a robust research background, with numerous publications in national and international journals, and has been granted several patents for his innovative contributions to agricultural technologies. He actively supervises scholars and coordinates extension programs aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Beyond his academic responsibilities, Dr. Prusty organizes workshops and conferences to enhance knowledge dissemination and empower rural communities. He also serves as an editor and is an active lifetime member of various professional organizations, demonstrating his commitment to advancing agricultural extension and improving rural livelihoods through education, research, and innovative strategies.
1 An Overview of Technology Advancements in Agriculture ...................1 Samik Kumar Pradhan
2 Precision Agriculture .............................................................................19 Arati Priyadarshini
3 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering ..............................................39 Ganamala Rathna
4 Smart Farming and IoT Integration .......................................................59 Dr Ansuman Satapathy
5 Robotics and Automation in Agriculture ...............................................83 Basabendra Sinha Mahapatra, Pandiri Neha Pragnya
6 Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture .............................................103 Pratibha Bahuk, Mukhi Vinitha
7 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications ...............................................119 Pandiri Neha Pragnya and Basabendra Sinha Mahapatra
8 Nanotechnology in Crop Production ...................................................139 Shubhendu Kumar Behera, Hari Charan Kalita
9 Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ...............153 Preetilagna Dhal
10 Climate-Smart Agriculture Techniques ...............................................167 Soubhagya Behera
11 Big Data Analytics for Agribusiness ...................................................187 Subrat Pattanaik
12 Hydroponics and Soilless Agriculture .................................................207 Subrat Kumar Senapati, Nikita Mohanty, Mausumi Mohanty, Preetilagna Dhal
13 Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Security ..................................227 Shubhendu Kumar Behera, Hari Charan Kalita
14 Renewable Energy in Agriculture .......................................................247 Masoom Ankit Patel, Madhumita Murmu and Purbasha Ray
15 Food Safety & Traceability Technologies ...........................................265 Ayusi Satapathy
16 Soil Health Management and Conservation Agriculture ....................283 Samridh Nayak
17 Aquaculture and Sustainable Fisheries ...............................................297 Jeeban Jyoti Behera
18 Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Use .............................................311 Saikh Sartaj Mohammed
