Models for Sustainable Eco-Bio Agriculture

This book is about moving from ‘Know How’ to ‘Do How’  and  brings about rich experience in industrial research and farm scale demonstrations in different parts of the world to  show the practical aspects of Eco Agriculture.  The first edition was well received by practicing farmers, scientists and planners and now the  second updated edition includes recent developments and field trials and success stories.

Theory and practice and recent developments in the areas of Bio Fertilizers, Bio Pesticides, and Bio Composts form important base for Eco Agriculture practices.  The global scenario of industrial development and future trends are discussed with much authority because of the extensive experience of the Author.

The Sustainable Development Goals endorsed by the United Nations, put great emphasis on moving away from heavy input agricultural system to more eco-friendly and balanced farming.  Eco Agriculture or Agro Ecology is the approach capable of producing enough food and accessible food without harming the environment.

Encouraged by  in-depth  studies and success stories, the Author – who is President of a leading NGO – The Science Ashram and Chairman of a well-known Agri Bio Tech Company, Gujarat Life Sciences – has discussed the global scenario and emerging trends.   His now famous  and well proven 20:20 model of Eco Agriculture (20% more farm production with more than 20% reduction in input costs in a sustainable manner) emerges out of this.

Book Contents:

1 Man, Earth – Environment – Need for New Technologies

2 Science with Compassion For A Hunger-Free World.

3 The Coming Eco Agriculture Revolution.  Why India Should Lead ?

4 Sustainable Agri Biotech Revolution for Africa.

5 The 20-20 Model

6 Bio-Fertilizers – Industrial Perspective

7 Bio Pesticide Industries – Global Opportunities and Challenges

8 Bio Composting – Theory & Practice – Key to Sustainable Farming.

9 Crop Residue Burning Problem and Bio Composting

10 Bio  Input Packages – Some Case Studies

11 Clean Village – Eco Village and Agro Waste Utilization

12 Urban Eco Agriculture

13 Eco Friendly Golf Courses and Cricket Fields.

14 More Crop per Drop – Improving Water use efficiency in  Agriculture for Sustainability.

15 Agricultural Rehabilitation of Earth Quake Affected People

16 Bio-shield – The Urgent  Need.

17 Saline Water Agriculture

18 ICT and Reaching  out with Eco Agri Model

19 Model  River Revival System  – Vaho Vishwamitri Abhiyan.

20 Remembering Dr. Kalam

21 Remembering Dr. Kurien

22 Remembering  Prof. Swaminathan

23 Sustainable Agriculture – A Base for Rainbow Revolution

24 Our Soils – Our Waters

25 Climate Change – Agriculture Adaptation and Innovations

26 Regen – Natural : Eco Agri – All Encompassing…

27 The Way Ahead

28 Epilogue