The book is a ready reference for scientists and students pursuing course in agricultural sciences and engineering studies. This is a unique book covering important aspects of education,research, extension and leadership development in agriculture sector. The content of book includes new opportunities related to Agri-business Management, National Education Policy-2020, Agri-Entrepreneurship, Student READY in Agriculture Education, Energy, Water, Biodiversity, Dryland, Biological Control, Precision Farming, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Organic Farming, Food Quality, Farm Mechanization, Research Methodology, Food Processing and Value Addition, Seed Production Environmental Ethics, Water Budgeting, Rural Tourism, Protected Cultivation, etc. in Agricultural Research, while IoT in Agriculture Incubation Centre, Ergonomics and KVK Activities in Agriculture Extension and Positivity, Leadership, Motivational Approach, Yoga, Stress, Health and Well-being of Family in Leadership Development. The book has been divided into four sections, namely Agricultural Education, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Extension and Leadership Development covering sixty-nine chapters. The most of the information presented in this book reflects a basis to acquire the understanding of the present status, scope and practical utility of different aspects in agriculture for enhancing knowledge, skill, ability and experience ofreaders. This can be used as a reference book for students and scientists of students of SAUs and related faculties and persons working in the field of agriculture sector.
Narendra Singh Rathore Vice Chancellor Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology Udaipur-313 001, Rajasthan
Shanti Kumar Sharma Director Research Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology Udaipur-313 001, Rajasthan
Section A: Agriculture Education
1. Agricultural Education and National Education Policy 2020 ...........
2. Agribusiness Management ............................................................ 11
3. Agricultural Aspects for Professional Education ...................... 19
4. Agripreneurship, Skilling and Startup Culture ......................... 25
5. Community Science and Women Empowerment ..................... 41
6. Engineering Opportunities and Challenges ............................... 53
7. Freelance Fashion Designer........................................................... 59
8. Informal and Non-formal Education........................................... 69
9. Role of Alumni in Education and Entrepreneurship Development ............... 75
10. Student READY...................................................... 81
11. Technology and Its Importance .................................................... 89
12. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture.................................... 95
Section B: Agricultural Research
1. Beekeeping .............................................105
2. Biodiversity and Agro-biodiversity ................................109
3. Biomass Energy ...............................................117
4. Biological Control ....................................................121
5. Challenges in Sustainable Ground Water Management........125
6. Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) .........................................135
7. Comfort Textile ..............................................................................145
8. Digital Soil Science ........................................................................151
9. Dryland Agriculture .....................................................................155
10. Environmental Ethics and Ecological Restoration: Issues and Strategies ....................161
11. E-commerce in Textile and Apparel Industry..........................173
12. Farm Mechanization...............................181
13. Food Quality Assurance...............................187
14. Fruits and Vegetable Processing ............................193
15. Grain Processing ..................................................197
16. Horticulture Sector........................................................................201
17. Improved Animal Management .................................................207
18. Improved Seeds Production ........................................................211
19. Mechanization and Secondary Agriculture .............................215
20. Medical Textile ...............................................................................223
21. Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture ...............229
22. Nematodes ......................................................................................235
23. Nutrient Management ..................................................................239
24. Organic Animal Production ........................................................245
25. Organic Farming and Harnessing Microbes ............................249
26. Personal Protective Equipment for Health Industry ...............255
27. Plant Pathology..............................................................................259
28. Protected Cultivation Practices ...................................................263
29. Ready to Wear ...............................................................................269
30. Research Methodology and Paper Writing ..............................275
31. Remote Sensing in Hydrology and Soil Moisture ....................283
32. Rural Tourism ................................................................................287
33. Soil and Water Conservation ......................................................295
34. Spice Production and Its Potential .............................................303
35. Tribology and Its Applications in Modern Engineering.........309
36. Water Budgeting............................................................................313
37. Water Management ......................................................................317 Section
C: Agricultural Extension
1. Agricultural Extension: Present Status and New Dimensions .........................................323
2. Agricultural Input Dealers ...............................................335
3. Application of IoT in Agriculture........................339
4. Doubling Farmers’ Income ..........................................................347
5. Farmer Producer Organization ..................................................357
6. Fishery Sector ...................................................................365
7. Healthy Workplace Initiative and Ergonomics ........................369
8. KVK-Scientific Advisory Committee .........................................375
9. Tribal Development Strategy for Rajasthan .............................381
10. Value Addition & Technology Incubation Centers in Agriculture (VATICA) ......................387
11. Agriculture Farm Laws: Highlights and Concerns ......................................397
Section D: Leadership Development
1. Family Well-being .............................................403
2. Leadership Development in Youth ............................................407
3. Life Coach Professional ................................................................413
4. Loneliness-Causes, Effect & Remedial Measures ....................419
5. Motivational Approach ................................................................425
6. Positivity ..........................................................................................429
7. Sexual Harassment........................................................................435
8. Stress and Health...........................................................................441
9. Yoga and Health............................................................................445
