Conservation Agriculture: An Approach to Combat Climate Change in Indian Himalaya
Conservation Agriculture: An Approach to Combat Climate Change in Indian Himalaya
Springer | Agriculture | December 6, 2016 | ISBN-10: 9811025576 | 559 pages | pdf | 10.51 mb
Springer | Agriculture | December 6, 2016 | ISBN-10: 9811025576 | 559 pages | pdf | 10.51 mb
Editors: Bisht, J.K., Meena, V.S., Mishra, P.K., Pattanayak, A. (Eds.)
A comprehensive coverage on conservation agriculture
Addresses the complex correlation of climate change and agriculture in Himalayas
Elaborates strategy for sustainable farm practices in combating climate change
This book showcases a compilation of case studies presented by scientists, teachers and academics and covers contemporary technologies for combating climate change, including sustainable agricultural management practices and conservation agriculture. It highlights the situations that future generations in the Indian Himalayas will face, and addresses the major challenges for tomorrow’s generations in their efforts to ensure sufficient food production for the global population. It also sheds light on the factors that are routinely ignored in connection with agricultural management practices for sustainable food production and risk assessment. Lastly, it illustrates the need to develop a comprehensive master plan for strategic planning, including conservation agriculture practices that address poverty and food security in the wake of climate change impacts.
Number of Pages
XV, 559
Number of Illustrations and Tables
15 b/w illustrations, 68 illustrations in colour
Topics
Agriculture
Soil Science & Conservation
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts
Ecology
Nature Conservation
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