Eco Agri Revolution: Practical Lessons and the Way Ahead - Softcover

Mehta, M. H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8119072987 ISBN 13: 9788119072989

Publisher: New India Publishing Agency, 2017

Synopsis

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals emphasize the significance of shifting away from heavy input agricultural systems towards more eco-friendly and balanced farming practices. Agroecology or Eco Agriculture is a method that can sustainably produce an adequate amount of food while minimizing environmental harm. This book, focusing on the transition from know-how to do-how, provides practical insights from industrial research and farm-scale demonstrations in various parts of the world. The books foundation rests on the theoretical and practical aspects of Eco Agriculture, including recent advancements in Bio Fertilizers, Bio Pesticides, Bio Composts, and agro-waste management.

The author, an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of the global industrial development and future trends, shares his 20:20 model of Eco Agriculture, which promotes 20% more farm production with more than 20% reduction in input costs sustainably. The book further discusses developments and field experiences in areas such as Bio Shield, Water Use Efficiency, ICT, Rehabilitation post-disasters, Saline Water Agriculture, River Revival Projects, Urban Agriculture, and their interconnectedness for an Eco Agriculture Revolution.

In conclusion, the author discusses the Way Ahead for Eco Agri Revolution, focusing on Soil and Waters and COP 22. The books main objective is to provide a valuable resource for current and future generations, conveying the conviction that an Eco Agriculture Revolution is imminent and offering guidance on planning and implementing sustainable practices for the future.

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About the Author

Dr. M.H. Mehta is President of The Science Ashram and Chairman of Gujarat Life Sciences. He was Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Agricultural University and before that the Executive Director - GSFC Ltd., Senior Scientist - Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and visiting Scientist - University of California and Arizona. He was founder Director of GSFC Science Foundation and GGRC (Gujarat Green Revolution Co.). He holds B.Tech and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from I.I.T., Bombay. Dr. Mehta has been awarded Padmashri by Govt. of India. He has been honoured by Indian Science Congress. He was given Agriculture Leadership Award (2012), Life Time Achievement Awards by Asia Pacific Desalination & Water Reuse Association and Indian Membrane Society and earlier the most outstanding Young Chemical Engineer Award by I.I.Ch.E. in 1986. He has been honoured/invited at several International Institutes/Universities such as Cornell University and University of Arizona (USA), Royal Institute (Stockholm) and recently at Beijing University. His 20:20 model for Eco Agriculture is increasingly regarded as the practical and apt model for the coming Eco Agri Revolution and water management. He also leads Vaho Vishwamitri Abhiyan - a model holistic plan for the revival of river. Dr. Mehta has published more than 200 papers, holds 16 patents and has written 4 books. His last book - Science, Spirituality and the World Tomorrow - was released by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2013. A keen sportsman, his other interests are poetry and music and he plays the instrument Kastha Tarang.

Edition details

• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8119072987
• ISBN 13: 9788119072989
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296