Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security

Authors

Osman Ali; Sunil Kr. Gunri; Biswapriya Mallick; Yashika Mandela; Monika Mandela; Kiran Masta; Srijeeta Majumder; D. K. Janghel; Dr. Barnali Saikia; Somendra Meena; Mohit Janbandhu; Akshay Kumar Singh Pratihar; Suman Poonia; Immanuel Chongboi Haokip; M. Homeshwari Devi; Sanjay Srivastava; Ampee Tasung; Amarjeet Singh Bhogal; Shibani Ritusmita Borah; Hrishikesh Nath; Indrani Debasmita Borah; Manish Tomar; Kannoj; Ruchika Choudhary; Narendra Kumar Bhinda; Babita; Anu Rani; Nivedan Bhardwaj; Bhumika Arora; Mrs. Dhaneshwari Karnavat; Mr. Akash Khorde; Mrs. Deepti Chaudhari; Ancy G. Martin; Chinmaya Sahoo; Atul Jayapal; Ankit Saini; Priyanka Dubey; Nidhi Pathak; Mohini R. Punse; Devanand T. Kusumbe; Dr. Sharad. K. Nayak; Buriga Teja Swaroop; Kobagapu Mani Ratnam; Palli Susan Grace; Yalamala Prasanghi; Sushanta Sarkar; Bhumika Arora; Gajanand Modi; Bidyapati Thangjam; K. K. Jha

Keywords:

Climate Smart Agriculture, Technology and Impact, Soil Health as Key, Sustainability in Agriculture, Innovative Irrigation Techniques, Enhance the Water Use Efficiency, Climate Change Impacts on Forest, Fruit Crops, Soil as A Net Carbon Sink, Agroforestry, Rising Carbon Emission, Biochar, Carbon and Water Footprint, Eco-Friendly Agriculture Practices, Millet for Food Security, Crop Residue Management, Pulse-Based Crop, IndoGangetic Conditions, Conservation Agriculture, Water Management Practices , Weed Management, Smallholder Farmers, Digital Farming in Agriculture

Synopsis

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and its impact on agriculture and food security cannot be overstated. As we stand at the crossroads of environmental and agricultural crises, the need for innovative, sustainable solutions has never been more critical. "Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security" seeks to address this urgent issue by delving into the intricate relationship between agriculture, climate change, and the quest for food security.

This book is a comprehensive exploration of climate-smart agriculture, a concept that aims to harness the power of innovation, technology, and sustainable practices to adapt to climate change while mitigating its impact. It provides a roadmap for creating resilient agricultural systems that can thrive in the face of adversity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to the broader goal of achieving food security for a growing global population. Within these pages, you will find a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the fields of agriculture, climate science, and policy. They will guide you through the key principles of climate-smart agriculture, from the integration of traditional and modern farming practices to the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as precision agriculture, agroforestry, and climate-resilient crop varieties. But this book is not just about theory; it is also about action. It showcases real-world examples of climate-smart agriculture in practice, highlighting success stories from around the world where farmers, scientists, and policymakers have come together to implement innovative solutions.

These stories serve as both inspiration and a call to action, illustrating what can be achieved when we work collaboratively to address the challenges of our changing climate. We hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, farmers, students, and anyone who is passionate about creating a more resilient and sustainable future. It is our collective responsibility to confront the challenges of climate change head-on and to ensure that no one goes hungry in a world where the climate is changing faster than our agriculture practices. "Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security" is a step in that direction, offering knowledge, inspiration, and a roadmap for a more sustainable and secure future. 

Chapters

  • Climate Smart Agriculture: Technology and Impact
    Osman Ali, Sunil Kr. Gunri, Biswapriya Mallick
  • Soil Health as Key to Achieving Sustainability in Agriculture
    Yashika Mandela, Monika Mandela, Kiran Masta
  • Innovative Irrigation Techniques to Enhance the Water Use Efficiency and Sustainability in Agriculture
    Srijeeta Majumder, D. K. Janghel
  • Climate Change Impacts on Forest and Its Management Options
    Dr. Barnali Saikia
  • Impact of Climate Change in Fruit Crops
    Somendra Meena, Mohit Janbandhu, Akshay Kumar Singh Pratihar, Suman Poonia
  • Soil as A Net Carbon Sink
    Immanuel Chongboi Haokip, M. Homeshwari Devi, Sanjay Srivastava, Ampee Tasung
  • Agroforestry as Answer to Rising Carbon Emission in Agriculture
    Amarjeet Singh Bhogal, Shibani Ritusmita Borah, Hrishikesh Nath, Indrani Debasmita Borah
  • Biochar and its Role in Sustainable Agriculture
    Manish Tomar, Kannoj, Ruchika Choudhary, Narendra Kumar Bhinda
  • Carbon and Water Footprint for Eco-Friendly Agriculture Practices
    Babita, Anu Rani, Nivedan Bhardwaj, Bhumika Arora
  • Millet for Food Security
    Mrs. Dhaneshwari Karnavat, Mr. Akash Khorde, Mrs. Deepti Chaudhari
  • Crop Residue Management: Recent Initiatives
    Ancy G. Martin, Chinmaya Sahoo, Atul Jayapal, Ankit Saini
  • Pulse-Based Crop Diversification in IndoGangetic Conditions
    Priyanka Dubey, Nidhi Pathak
  • Soil Management Practices in Conservation Agriculture
    Mohini R. Punse, Devanand T. Kusumbe, Dr. Sharad. K. Nayak
  • Conservation Agriculture in India, History, Status, Implications and Sustainability Uses
    Buriga Teja Swaroop, Kobagapu Mani Ratnam, Palli Susan Grace, Yalamala Prasanghi
  • Water Management Practices Under Climate Change
    Sushanta Sarkar
  • Weed Management Under Conservation Agriculture: Identifying Strategies for Smallholder Farmers
    Babita, Nivedan Bhardwaj, Bhumika Arora, Gajanand Modi
  • Digital Farming in Agriculture
    Bidyapati Thangjam, K. K. Jha

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Published

August 24, 2023

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ISBN-13 (15)

978-81-19149-59-9