Changing Scenario in Agriculture Practices & Management

Changing Scenario in Agriculture Practices & Management

by Narendra Singh Rathore, Shanti Kumar Sharma
 
  • ISBN: 9789390425433
  • Binding: Hardbound
  • Year: 2022
  • Language: English
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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