A Handbook of Agriculture

At present, there is no comprehensive text book on agriculture science and applied aspect suitable for farmer. This book entitled, "hand book of agriculture "will provide comprehensive information on the subject matter and fulfill the need of student and other professionals. This book makes an attempt to present the available information on the modern concepts of agriculture research and advanced principal in crop production easily understandable manner. This book will serve as text book for student of agronomy, agro-meteorology, agriculture engineering, economics, veterinary, social science, a reference for research scientists and teachers in the areas of crop production, integrated farming system, production technology management under different situations, changing climate and food and nutrition security under Indian economy.

1. Introduction   
2. Environment
3. Soil Environment and its Modification
4. History and Importance of Agriculture
5. Crop Growth and Yield Maximization
6. System of Crop Production
7. Crop Ecology and Agro-Ecological Zones of India
8. Modern Concepts in Tillage
9. Soil Fertility and Productivity
10. Integrated Nutrient Supply System for Sustainable Crop Production
11. Crop Production and Management
12. Irrigation and Water Management
13. Production Technology of Crop
14. Plant Protection
15. Agriculture Marketing
16. Agricultural Policy of India since Independence
17. Agricultural Technology
18. Mechanized Farming
19. Production and Package of Practices
20. Current Challenges Facing Indian Economy
21. Role of Sustainable Agriculture
22. Precision Nutrient Management and Precision Farming
23. Land Utilization and Production Pattern
24. Modern Concepts of Agricultural Research
25. Time for New Irrigation Strategies
26. Role of Women in Agricultural Resource Management
27. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
28. Land in Agriculture
29. Labour in Agriculture
30. Capital in Agriculture
31. Agricultural Prices and Policy
32. Land Management
33. Types and Systems of Farming
34. Agroforestry and Social Forestry
35. Management of Pasture Land in the Arid Regions
36. Waste Land Management
37. Crop Residue Management
38. Bio-Fertilization
39. Bio-Conservation of the Environment
40. Green House Culture
41. Post-Harvest Technology
42. Food Processing, Preservation and Storage
43. Genetics and Plant Breeding
44. Extension Education
45. Field Experimental Technology (Statistics)
46. Poverty and Unemployment in India
47. Infrastructure and Development Strategy
48. Future Guide Line and Conclusion

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