Sustainability of Small Farms in Coastal Ecosystems

Chakradhar Satapathy (Author), Bishnupriya Mishra (Author), Rabinarayan Mishra (Author)

9789358870121

Paperback / softback, published 30 May 2016

202 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.436 kg

According to Dr. Swaminathan, a farming system that can produce more than the available land, water, and labor resources without causing ecological and social harm would trigger an evergreen revolution. The book examines various dimensions of small farm units, the agro-economic scenario, small farm production systems, organic farming, the perception of small farm operators, the adoption of technology, extension approaches and strategies, with a focus on coastal ecosystems. The book provides ample inputs for research and extension workers to consider small farms and their owners in light of the changing farming system. It is also intended to serve as a foundation for encouraging scientists and extension researchers to focus more on small farm units.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Dimensions of Sustainable Agriculture
• 3. Agro-Economic Scenario of Odisha
• 4. Research Methodology
• 5. Farmers of Small Farm Production System
• 6. Organic Farming and Small Farm Operating System
• 7. Perception of Small Farm Operators About Sustainability, of Agriculture and Gaps in Comprehending Sustainability
• 8. Adoption of Recommended Measures of Sustainable Agriculture
• 9. Agribusiness Opportunities for Sustainable Farm Production
• 10. Extension Approach and Sustainability in Small Farm Production System
• 11.Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture in Small Farm Production System
• 12. Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Appendices