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The objective of the book Sustainable Farming is to provide a comprehensive guide on implementing sustainable agricultural practices. It aims to educate farmers and individuals interested in farming about the importance of sustainable practices for long-term food production and environmental conservation. The book explores various techniques and methods that can be employed to minimize the ecological footprint of agriculture while meeting the present and future needs of society. It highlights the significance of ecosystem services and the role of flexible business processes in promoting sustainability in farming.

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Author:   Saket Kushwaha
Publisher:   Arcler Education Inc
Imprint:   Arcler Education Inc
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781774699515

ISBN 10:   1774699516
Pages:   460
Publication Date:   31 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Sustainable Farming Chapter 2 Principles of Sustainable Farming Chapter 3 Soil Health and Management Chapter 4 Crop Diversity and Rotation Chapter 5 Pest and Disease Management Chapter 6 Sustainable Livestock Farming Chapter 7 Water Conservation and Management Chapter 8 Agroforestry and Permaculture Chapter 9 Sustainable Farming and Climate Change Chapter 10 Sustainable Farming and Food Security Chapter 11 Sustainable Farming Policies and Regulations Chapter 12 Success Stories and Case Studies Chapter 13 The Future of Sustainable Farming Chapter 14 Conclusion: A Call to Action

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"Prof. Saket Kushwaha, currently the Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University is specialized in resource management and sustainable agriculture development. After his higher studies from Banaras Hindu University, he joined Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Nigeria in 1993 and taught various courses on Agriculture Economics and Management at undergraduate, post graduate and Ph.D. level. Prof. Kushwaha rose to the rank of Professor at ATBU in the year 1999 and in 2006 he joined Bananas Hindu University (BHU), India as professor in agriculture economics and became the Vice Chancellor of Lalit Narayan Mithila University for one term 2014-2017. He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals of repute, supervised 24 Ph.D. students and authored 17 books / book chapters. Prof Kushwaha is life member of 10 Professional Bodies and sits in the panel of editorial boards. Worked extensively in the field of Zero Emission Research Initiatives (ZERI) propagating the mission of sustainable development under the aegis of ""Waste is Wealth"" concept. He is also the recipient of 17 national and international awards which includes award from Sulabh International Gold Medal in 2016 for sanitation management. 27 years of teaching, research, extension and community service experience with 23 years in administration. Handled over 10 national and International projects majorly funded by World Banks. Coordinated USAID project on Cowpea Research Support Programme (CRSP) in Nigeria for 10 years from 1996 to 2006. Working with NGOs and mega agriculture farms for Green Farm Planning."

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