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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Modernization in agriculture is both technological and historical by nature having deeper socio-ecological expression and impact. The three distinct phases of Indian agriculture, as conspicuous by dictum and directions, are inductive and stimulative in approaches. The present book has triggered an attempt to delineate the process of modernization in the psychic domain of vegetable growers in terms of a score of socio-ecological and eco-behavioural variables. The cognitive changes have transcended into the adoption behaviour to execute a recommended change with both ephemeral and long term impact. The book would be of great help to the adoption vis-à-vis socialization researchers in extension science with both conceptual and methodological innovation.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is a compilation of 37 chapters covering various agro ecosystems of India with respect to Indian farmers' traditional knowledge and technology in agriculture specifically in nutrient management, crop production, water management and conservation, soil conservation and plant protection, which have been passed on from one generation to other since centuries. The book explains the scopes of blending this traditional knowledge with modern scientific technologies in agriculture with an aim of reducing production cost, improving soil health and use efficiency of costly market purchased inputs, water conservation and better environment.In the present era of continued degradation of natural resources of India, (primarily soil, water, and nutrients), falling soil health, poor use efficiency of agricultural inputs like fertilizer nutrients imported/ purchased at huge costs, it has become a big challenge to maintain the food production and simultaneously to sustain the soil health and productivity. The problem is further made complex by the changing climate, high levels of soil erosion and rising demands of ever-increasing population of the country for food, fodder, fibre, and fuel. In the face of such an alarming situation, the blending of low-cost traditional knowledge of Indian farmers and use of locally available inputs/ resources with the modern scientific technologies in agriculture, is seen as a major hope in increasing the input use efficiency, protection/conservation of the soil, water and nutrients towards sustainable crop production and food security without compromising the soil health.The book will be of interest to the scientists/researchers, extension workers, capacity builders, planners, government administrators, teachers, and students.