Agricultural Trade and Practices in India

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Agricultural produce: setback after a good year. 3. Food security for all. 4. Turning grey areas green. 5. Information technology in agricultural. 6. Poultry farming. 7. Irrigation system in India. 8. Right nutrients for the fields. 9. Farm technologies. 10. Child labour in agriculture sector. 11. Scientific revolution for development. 12. Agricultural regionalization of India. 13. Regional variation in levels of agricultural development. 14. The Marrakesh Agreement of 1994. 15. A guide to WTO. 16. The agreement on agriculture: the end of exceptions? Reference. Abbreviations.

"The green revolution obviously ushered in an era of overall rural prosperity. Its impact was so dramatic that India became a role model for many developing nations. There are some definite linkages between development and disparities. Tackling as it does varies concerns which are growing importance in most developing countries, the collection in this book is through provoking critical reviews/papers/articles from India and abroad which would appeal to a wide range of readers." (jacket)