New Book: Reorienting Indian Agriculture – challenges and opportunities

“Reorienting Indian Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities” by Dr R.S, Paroda, was published about a year back by CABI, London. This book nicely covers journey from green to an evergreen revolution. It also suggests the need for reorientation of Indian agriculture critical to address emerging challenges. It focuses on global agriculture, genetic resource management, crop breeding (including biotechnology), seed production technology, agronomy, innovative extension, motivation of youth (including women), climate change and policy reforms for improving farmers’ income.

Further, this book has received excellent reviews from many eminent agricultural experts from all over the world (copy enclosed).

Considering importance of this book and its demand by the students, teachers, scientists and policymakers, CABI has decided, as an exception, to include it in open access category and reduced the price of hard copies by half. For more details, please see the review of the book.

For procuring hard copies at  concessional rates (£39 / Rs.3,999/- approx), one can place orders with the CABI Book Supplier (India) or at CABI Publishing Sales. See the CABI flyer, order on-line or contact CABI by email.

Submitted by Bhag Mal. Secretary, TAAS.

[Thanks to member Andrew B]