| Description |
1 online resource (371 p.) |
| Series |
Earthscan Food and Agriculture Ser |
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Earthscan Food and Agriculture Ser
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword I -- Foreword II -- Preface -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Part I Conservation Agriculture: Global Scenario and Status in India -- 1 Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Intensification: Global Options and Opportunities -- Introduction -- Extent and Seriousness of Land Degradation -- Conservation Agriculture: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Production -- Making Sustainable Production Real Through CA -- Global Adoption and Spread of CA -- Other Innovations |
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Needs and Opportunities -- For Whom Are We Working? Whose Voices Do We Represent and Amplify? Is There a Future for the Youth in Agriculture? -- Prospects for a Brighter Future -- Where to Look for More Information? -- Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- 2 History and Current Scenario of Conservation Agriculture: Benefits and Limitations -- Introduction -- Conservation Agriculture -- A Paradigm Shift -- Historical Aspects of CA -- Global Spread of CA -- CA in Asia -- CA in India -- North-Western India -- Eastern India -- Central India -- Southern India -- Benefits of CA |
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Disadvantages and Limitations of CA -- Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- 3 Conservation Agriculture in India: Progress in Research, Adoption, and the Way Forward -- Introduction -- Conventional Versus Conservation Agriculture Systems -- CA Research in India -- Adoption of CA in India -- North-Western India -- Central India -- Coastal Andhra Pradesh -- North-Eastern Hill (NEH) Region -- Konkan Region of Maharashtra -- Practical Tips for Success of CA -- Land Suitability -- Suitability of Crops -- Residue Recycling -- Sowing and Crop Establishment -- Soil and Residue Conditions |
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Machine for Sowing -- Fertilizer Management -- Weed Management -- Water Management -- Pest and Disease Management -- Reasons for Low Yields Under CA -- Lack of Period of Conversion -- Lack of Knowledge and Expertise -- Lack of a Systems Approach -- Insufficient Soil Cover With Crop Residues -- Lack of Experience of Tractor Drivers -- Inappropriate Seeding Machinery -- Poor Weed Control -- Poor Disease and Insect Control -- Non-adjustment of Fertilizer Rate -- Extremely Degraded Soils -- Inadequate Crop Rotation and Diversity -- Constraints in the Adoption of CA -- Roadmap for CA |
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Conclusions and Future Outlook -- References -- 4 Conservation Agriculture in Rainfed Areas -- Introduction -- Soil Types -- Crops and Cropping Systems -- Tillage in Rainfed Areas -- Benefits of CA in Rainfed Areas -- Soil Quality -- Soil Chemical Properties -- Soil Physical Properties -- Soil Biological Activity -- Energy Use -- Mitigation and Adaptation Potential of CA -- Prospects of CA in Rainfed Areas -- Residue Availability -- Live Fencing -- Community Grazing -- Incidence of Termites -- Weed Management -- Machinery -- Compaction -- Fourth Principle of CA -- Conclusion and Future Outlook |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Bibliography |
References |
| Subject |
Sustainable agriculture -- India
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Vegetation and climate -- India
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Alternative agriculture -- India
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000644296 |
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1000644294 |
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