Indigenous Tribal Farming for Sustainable Agriculture

Indigenous Tribal Farming for Sustainable Agriculture by Kella L And Ramaiah PV

Book Summary:

The independent India faced a shortage of food supply during 1950s and 60s due to various reasons. Its food production is increased drastically following the green revolution in the late 1960s. However, there have been reports of either stagnating or declining levels of crop productivity in recent years. Over exploitation of natural resources and excessive chemicalisation of agriculture have led to poor sustainability of farm production.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Agriculture Extension.

Table of Contents:

1. Importance of Indigenous Agriculture

2. Institutions Working for the Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge on Globe

3. Research Methodology

4. Classification and Rationality of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (Itk) in Agriculture

5. Indigenous Practices of Tribal

6. Attitude and Over All Adoption of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (Itk) of Tribal Farmers

7. Adoption of Itk on Cereal Crops

8. Adoption of Itk on Millets

9. Adoption of Itk on Oil Seeds and Pulses

10. Adoption of Itk on Mesta and Tobacco

11. Adoption of Itk on Horticultural Crops

12. Adoption of Itk on General Agriculture and Podu Cultivation

13. Effect of Different Agencies in Promotion of Itk in Agriculture

14. Constraints and Suggestions in Promotion of Itk in Agriculture

15. Summary

Annexure

List of Abbreviations

Bibliography