Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Environment. 3. Soil environment and its modification. 4. History and importance of agriculture. 5. Crop Growth and yield maximization. 6. Systems 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. Agricultural 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. Agro-forestry and social forestry. 35. Management of pasture lands in the arid regions. 36. Waste land management. 37. Crop residue management. 38. Biofertilizers. 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. References.
At present there is no comprehensive text book on Agricultural Sciences and applied aspects suitable for farmers. This book entitled hand Book of Agriculture will provide comprehensive information on the subject matter and fulfill the needs of students and other professionals. This book makes an attempt to present the available information on the modern concepts of agricultural research and advanced principles in crop production easily understandable manner. This book will serve as text book for students 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 systems, production technology management under different situations changing climate and food and nutrition security under Indian economy.
