This book entitled “Advanced Technologies for Smart Agriculture” brings new smart farming methodologies to the forefront, sparked by pervasive applications with automated farming technology. New indigenous expertise on smart agricultural technologies is presented along with conceptual prototypes showing how the Internet of Things, cloud computing, machine learning, deep learning, precision farming, crop management systems, etc., will be used in large-scale production in the future. The necessity of available welfare systems for farmers’ well-being is also discussed in the book. It draws the conclusion that there is a greater need and demand today for smart farming methodologies driven by technology than ever before. Advanced extension technology in smart agriculture is transforming traditional farming into a data-driven, automated industry by bridging the gap between innovative IoT solutions, AI, and on-farm application. Key advancements focus on increasing productivity, enhancing resource efficiency (water, fertilizer, energy), and ensuring sustainability. The Global Farming industry is facing many food safety challenges like non-standardized pest control, varying weather conditions, and also unpredictable contamination. These challenges are the sources of many diseases that cause great harm to human health. It could also negatively impact the credibility of food producers and manufacturers while exporting food products.
Dr. Amit Tomar (b. 1987) hails from an agricultural family of Western Uttar Pradesh (Village- Hathchhoya, Tehsil- Unn, District- Shamli). He is Graduate in B.Sc. Agriculture and obtained his Master and Doctorate degrees in Genetics & Plant Breeding from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. He has throughout a brilliant academic record. He was awarded the Gold Medal in M.Sc. (Ag) degree. He is an author of more than 12 books viz., “Breeding Oilseed Crops” published from Agro India Publication, Allahabad, “Plant Science At A Glance” published from Balaji Publication, New Delhi and “Competitive Plant Breeding” published from Kushal Publication & Distributors, Varanasi, “Seed Technology” published from Kushal Publication & Distributors, Varanasi, “Genetic analysis for seed yield and its contributing traits in Indian mustard” (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss) and “Research trends in seed production technology of oilseed crops” published from “Lambert Publication Academy, Germany, etc. He has been a member of several scientific societies and published more than 100 research papers and 25 review papers and more than 25 popular articles in reputed scientific journals/ magazines and he has passed National Eligibility Test (three times) in Genetics & Plant Breeding, conducted by Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB). He has qualified the ARS exam (pre & mains three times). He was awarded Inspire Fellowship from Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi during his Ph.D. programme. Presently he is working as a Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Breeding) in ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gajraula, Amroha at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, U.P., India.
Dr. Mahak Singh (b. 1965) obtained his B. Sc. (Ag) Hons. degree (Gold medalist) from Meerut University, Meerut, M. Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur and Ph. D. degree in Agricultural Botany (Genetics & Plant Breeding) from Meerut University, Meerut. He has throughout a brilliant academic record. His specialization is in Plant Breeding and Genetics. Dr. Mahak Singh has over 31 years of research, teaching experience in Plant Breeding and Genetics in various capacities. He has published more than 188 research papers and articles in reputed scientific journals and magazines. He has participated and presented research papers in various National and International Conferences, Seminars and Symposia. He has contributed seven varieties of Rapeseed-mustard, namely Urvashi (RK 9501), Basanti (RK 8501), Kanti (RK 9807), Maya (RK 9902), Aashirwad (RK 01-3), Pitambari (RKYS 05-2) and Tapeshwari (TK 06-1). He has been In-charge AICRP Groundnut, Mainpuri and In-charge AICRP Linseed, Kanpur. He is the author of five books viz., “Seed Production Technology of Oilseed Crops”, “Hand Book of Science and Agriculture”, “Atlas Oilseed Crops”, “Production Technology Oilseed Crops” and “Breeding Oilseed Crops”. Dr. Mahak Singh is expert in Public Service Commission and Higher Education in different states and member of several scientific societies and referee of different Journals. He remained member of Board of Studies in Agricultural Botany in Meerut University, Meerut for three years (From 2008 to 2012), member of Board of Studies in Agricultural Graduate and Post-graduate in State University, Allahabad (U.P.) from 2017 to till date, Member Board of Studies and Research Advisory in Agricultural Botany Department in B.H.U., Varanasi (U.P.) from 2017 to till date and member of Board of Studies in Agricultural Graduate and Postgraduate in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Faizabad (From 2009 to till date). Presently he is working on the post of Economic Botanists (Oilseeds) and In-charge AICRP (Rapeseed-mustard), then Groundnut, Linseed and Castor at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.).
1 Transfer of Technology Through Farmers/Farm-women, Extension Functionaries and Rural Youth Training Programs, Front Line Demonstrations, On-Farm Trials and Cluster Front Line Demonstrations..........................................................1 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
2 Transfer of Technology Through Trainings / On-Farm Trials/Demonstrations/Technology Demonstrated in the Technology Park in District Amroha.........................................................................11 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
3 Success Stories of FLD’s, OFT’s and CFLD’s Trials at Farmers Field in District Amroha............................................39 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
4 Technology Transfer Through Organized Training Program and Demonstrations in District Amroha Organized by KVK, Amroha........................................................................................57 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
5 Transfer of Technology Through Demonstrations (FLD’s, OFT’s & CFLD’s) & Training Programs (On & Off-Campus, EF & RY) in District Amroha Organized by KVK, Amroha...................................73 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
6 Transfer of Technology Through Training, Front Line Demonstrations and Cluster Front Line Demonstrations Organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gajraula (Amroha)...................103 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
7 Impact Analysis of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations (CFLD’s) On-Farm Trials (OFT’s) and Front Line De-monstrations (FLD’s): Success Stories.....................................................................................123 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
8 Biofortification: A Long Term Solution to Improve Global Health.....131 Amit Tomar and P.K. Singh
9 Breeding Approach to Develop Climate-Resilient Crops: Current Status and Future Prospects....................................................143 Amit Tomar and P.K. Singh
10 Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties..........................................................151 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
11 Climate Smart Agriculture : Opportunities and Challenges.................155 Amit Tomar and P.K. Singh
12 Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) : Benefits and Applications.........167 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
13 Green Hydrogen Gas and Dispensing Stations: Uses and Applications.........................................................................................171 Amit Tomar and Mahak Singh
14 Present Status, Production Constraints and Future Research Strategies in Oilseed Brassica Species.................................................173 Mahak Singh and Amit Tomar
15 Present Status and Future Planning, Quality Seed Production Technology, Post-harvest Uses and Uses of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum)..........................................................................181 Mahak Singh and Amit Tomar
16 Seeds Act, Rules, Seed Control Order, PPV&FR Act, 2001 and Seed Law.......................................................................................189 Rajat Choudhary, Vipin Panwar and Amit Tomar
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