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International Conference on 21st Century Challenges to Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Nareppa NagarajRamesh Kanwar
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Biotechnology, Environment, Nutrition, Trade and Policy, 15th-17th March, 2007
出版I. K. International Pvt Ltd, 2007
主題Science / BiotechnologyTechnology & Engineering / Agriculture / GeneralTechnology & Engineering / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
ISBN818986629X9788189866297
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=7VHuzbNZYfgC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Of late, farming community in India has been facing new challenges of food and nutrition security, human health and structural adjustment to comply with WTO stipulations on the one hand and sustainable environment on the other. The overuse of fertilizers and chemicals, and depleting water resources are essentially threatening the sustainability of Indian agriculture. The slow growth of agriculture sector mainly due to stagnation in productivity growth is a grave concern for policy-makers and development planners. The key challenge to India's agriculture in the 21st century in the wake of open global economy lies in designing, developing and managing agricultural systems that enable farmers to be efficient, equitable and sustainable in the bio-physical and socio-cultural environments. This book has deliberated on the key issues of sustainable agriculture in the context of emerging technologies, policies and institutions by promoting efficiency, equity and better management of natural resources. In the process, thoughts and experience of world-class leaders in agricultural education, research, extension, policy, agri-business and development in addressing the challenges confronting farmers have been documented