Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Policies and Practices

Contents: 1. Phases of Development and Current Status of Agriculture and Allied Sectors/Suresh Chandra Patnaik. 2. Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Eastern India/J.K. Jena and P.C. Das. 3. Livestock - A Lifeline for Small and Marginal Farmers of Eastern India/Kumaresh Behera, Bhagirathi Panigrahi and Susen Kumar Panda. 4. Concepts in Cattle Breeding for Sustainable Improvement/Susanta Kumar Dash. 5. Promoting Poultry for Eastern India: Emphasis on Backyard Poultry Production in Odisha/S.K. Mishra, B.K. Swain, R.L. Behera and T.S. Thiyagasundaram. 6. Role of Women in Agriculture and Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming/Lipi Das, S.K. Mishra and Ankita Sahu. 7. Tools and Approaches in Agricultural Extension for Eastern India/Alok Kumar Sahoo, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Lalita Mohan Garnayak and Aiswarya Sabu. 8. Challenges in Agriculture Sector and Role of Financial Institutions in Eastern India/Kamal P. Patnaik. 9. National Agroforestry Policy 2014 in India/Prof. A.K. Sahoo, V.P. Singh and D. Nayak. 10. Horticultural Policies and Development in India/Sanghamitra Pattnaik. 11. Land Tenure and Agricultural productivity/Vivek Pattanayak.

The book "Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Policies and Practices" traverse the historical trajectory of agricultural and allied sector development, delineating the phases of evolution and assessing the current status quo. From the flourishing fisheries and aquaculture development to the pivotal role of livestock in bolstering the income of small and marginal farmers, each chapter offers profound insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in these domains. It place a special emphasis on gender inclusivity and empowerment, acknowledging the indispensable contribution of women in agriculture. Through a nuanced analysis of their roles and the strategies for gender mainstreaming, the book strive to engender a more equitable and sustainable agricultural paradigm. Furthermore, the book meticulously examines the tools and approaches employed in agricultural extension services, elucidating the challenges confronting the sector and the role of financial institutions in catalysing its growth. The book will serve as a beacon of knowledge, guiding policymakers, practitioners, and academicians towards informed decision-making and transformative action.