Agricultural Diversification And Development Of Mountain Regions

Author : Ramesh Chand
Publisher : M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788175330498
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Diversification and Development of Mountain Regions written by Ramesh Chand and published by M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on the state of Himachal Pradesh, as representative of mountain area, which has recorded relatively higher socio-economic progress. Findings are based on comprehensive analysis of the state's economy and macro-as well as micro-investigations into crop; livestock and horticultural activities; farm and non-farm employment; role of physical and institutional infrastructure; and state policy.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251316805
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain agriculture: Opportunities for harnessing Zero Hunger in Asia written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain food security and nutrition are core issues that can contribute positively to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals but paradoxically are often ignored in Zero Hunger and poverty reduction-related agenda. Under the overall leadership of José Graziano da Silva, the Former Director-General of FAO, sustainable mountain agriculture development is set as a priority in Asia and the Pacific, to effectively address this issue and assist Member Countries in tackling food insecurity and malnutrition in mountain regions. This comprehensive publication is the first of its kind that focuses on the multidimensional status, challenges, opportunities and solutions of sustainable mountain agriculture development for Zero Hunger in Asia. This publication is building on the ‘International Workshop and Regional Expert Consultation on Mountain Agriculture Development and Food Security and Nutrition Governance’, held by FAO RAP and UIR in November 2018 Beijing, in collaboration with partners from national governments, national agriculture institutes, universities, international organizations and international research institutes. The publication provides analysis with evidence on how mountain agriculture could contribute to satisfying all four dimensions of food security, to transform food systems to be nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, economically-viable and locally adaptable. From this food system perspective, the priority should be given to focus on specialty mountain product identification (e.g. Future Smart Food), production, processing, marketing and consumption, which would effectively expose the potential of mountain agriculture to contribute to Zero Hunger and poverty reduction. In addition, eight Asian country case studies not only identify context-specific challenges within biophysical-technical, policy, socio-economic and institutional dimensions.

Author : Stefan Mann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642335845
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Future of Mountain Agriculture written by Stefan Mann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain agriculture is a socially and culturally unique system, but also a regionally important economic sector. In a globalising world, it is clear that fertile areas on all continents will always be used to produce large quantities of agricultural products in order to feed the world and, increasingly, provide biomass as a source of energy. It is far less clear, however, how land use in steep and more peripheral regions will evolve. By definition, farmland in mountain areas is more difficult to work because of steep slopes and missing accessibility. Climate conditions and poor soil quality often add to these adverse conditions. Through overcoming limited views from one region only or from one discipline, this book intends to draw a first truly international perspective on the issue of mountain farming.

Author : N. S. Jodha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Mountain Agriculture: Perspectives and issues written by N. S. Jodha and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected papers on research work conducted in the Hindu Kush- Himalayan Region, West Sichuan (China), Himachal Pradesh (India), the North West Frontier Province (Pakistan), and the Middle Hills of Nepal.

Author : Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3319035339
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions written by Vishwambhar Prasad Sati and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable livelihoods and ecosystems are far-reaching and burning issues in the wake of high growth of population, low production and per ha yield of crops and depletion of biodiversity resources. Mountainous regions of the world are facing the menace of poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition. Further, tremendous growth in population and slow pace of development have together forced most of the population to live below poverty line. Traditionally depending upon cultivating subsistence crops for food requirement, the people living in mountainous region are unable to produce sufficient food grains to run their livelihood smoothly. The Himalayas is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and has an abundance of natural resources: land, water and forest – life sustaining factors. The geo-environmental conditions – climate and landscape further enhance the possibility of sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism, harnessing water resources and utilizing forests and their products sustainably. Diversifying agricultural practices through cultivating cash and cereal crops and enhancing livelihood options through extensive use of timber and non-timber based forestry products can help to eradicate poverty and provide food security. This book consists of an introduction and nine chapters, covering geo-environmental setting, socio-economy and population profile, sustainable livelihoods: diversification and enhancement, livelihood analysis, development of tourism and hydroelectricity, case studies, mountain ecosystems, sustainable mountain development and also presents a conclusion.

Author : Holger L. Fröhlich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364233377X
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Southeast Asia: Innovations and Policies for Mountainous Areas written by Holger L. Fröhlich and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the findings of a long-term (2000-2014) interdisciplinary research project of the University of Hohenheim in collaboration with several universities in Thailand and Vietnam. Titled Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountainous Areas in Southeast Asia, or the Uplands Program, the project aims to contribute through agricultural research to the conservation of natural resources and the improvement of living conditions of the rural population in the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Having three objectives the book first aims to give an interdisciplinary account of the drivers, consequences and challenges of ongoing changes in mountainous areas of Southeast Asia. Second, the book describes how innovation processes can contribute to addressing these challenges and third, how knowledge creation to support change in policies and institutions can assist in sustainably develop mountain areas and people’s livelihoods.

Author : Ken W. Riley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Agriculture and Crop Genetic Resources written by Ken W. Riley and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Pravin Gautam
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3640991591
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Farming and Policies: Nepalese Perspective written by Pravin Gautam and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Agrarian Studies, , course: Agricultural Policy, language: English, abstract: Geographical Condition: Nepal, predominantly a mountainous, agrarian and landlocked country, has an area of 147,181 sq.km. with a population of about 22.3 million. It is geographically divided into three geo-ecological zones: Mountain (4,877m – 8,848 m above the mean sea level), Hills (610 m – 4,877m), and Terai (59 m – 610m). The Terai region, a low flat land, is an extension of the Gangetic plains of India. It is a narrow tropical belt occupying 23 percent of the country’s total land area providing dwelling to 49.06 percent of the total population. About 40 percent area of the region is cultivable. [...]

Author : Robert E. Rhoades
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathways Towards a Sustainable Mountain Agriculture for the 21st Century written by Robert E. Rhoades and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : P. K. Joshi
Publisher : Academic Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9788171885510
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Diversification and Smallholders in South Asia written by P. K. Joshi and published by Academic Foundation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles at two workshops.