Recent Trends in Agriculture

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"Recent Trends in Agriculture" is a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic
Recent Trends in Agriculture
shifts and innovations shaping the contemporary agricultural landscape. Authored by
leading experts in the field, the book provides a thorough analysis of the latest
developments, technologies, and sustainable practices influencing modern
farming.The book delves into the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as
precision farming, artificial intelligence, and IoT devices, showcasing how these
advancements are revolutionizing traditional agricultural methods. It elucidates how
farmers are leveraging data analytics and smart farming techniques to enhance
productivity, optimize resource utilization, and make informed decisions in real-time.

A significant focus of the book is on the growing emphasis on sustainability

Lalita Kumar Mohanty, Awanindra Kumar Tiwari,

within agriculture. It examines the rise of organic farming, regenerative practices, and

Chandan A S, Purvi Tiwari & Sweta Sahoo

agroecology, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering environmental stewardship and
resilience in the face of climate change. The authors also explore the adoption of
vertical farming and hydroponics, illustrating how these innovative approaches
contribute to efficient food production, particularly in urban environments."Recent
Trends in Agriculture" serves as an indispensable resource for academics, researchers,
policymakers, and practitioners seeking a nuanced understanding of the contemporary
agricultural paradigm. It navigates through the complexities of the field, offering
insights that are essential for shaping the future of sustainable and technologically-
driven agriculture.

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Purvi Tiwari
Sweta Sahoo

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 Preface
The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a
convergence of technological innovation, environmental imperatives, and shifting
consumer demands. As we stand at the nexus of these changes, it becomes
imperative to understand and navigate the evolving landscape of agriculture.
"Recent Trends in Agriculture" is a compendium that endeavors to dissect
and elucidate the various facets of this dynamic arena. Through a series of insightful
chapters authored by experts and practitioners from diverse fields, this book offers a
panoramic view of the latest trends shaping agriculture across the globe.
From the adoption of precision farming techniques to the integration of
artificial intelligence and big data analytics, the chapters in this volume explore how
technology is revolutionizing agricultural practices, enhancing productivity, and
promoting sustainability. Moreover, they delve into the burgeoning fields of vertical
farming, aquaponics, and urban agriculture, showcasing innovative approaches to
address the challenges of land scarcity, water conservation, and food security in an
increasingly urbanized world.
In tandem with technological advancements, the discourse on agriculture has
also expanded to encompass broader socio-economic and environmental
considerations. The chapters in this book examine the growing emphasis on
agroecology, organic farming, and regenerative agriculture as means to mitigate
climate change, preserve biodiversity, and promote resilient food systems.
Furthermore, "Recent Trends in Agriculture" sheds light on the evolving
paradigms of agricultural policy, trade dynamics, and rural development strategies in
the context of a rapidly changing global landscape. It underscores the importance of
fostering synergies between stakeholders, harnessing interdisciplinary approaches,
and fostering inclusive and participatory decision-making processes to ensure the
sustainability and equity of agricultural development.
As editors of this volume, we envision it as a valuable resource for
researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students alike, seeking to navigate the
complex terrain of modern agriculture. It is our fervent hope that the insights gleaned
from these pages will inspire dialogue, innovation, and collaborative action towards
building a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable agricultural future.

Authors 
Lalita Kumar Mohanty
Awanindra Kumar Tiwari
Chandan A S
Purvi Tiwari
Sweta Sahoo
 Authors Detail

Dr Lalita Kumar Mohanty has successfully completed his under

graduation, M Sc (Ag). and Ph D in Agronomy from Odisha University
of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. He has published
several research and review papers in national and international
journals. Several scientific popular articles, book chapters and
technical bulletins are published by him. He is a life member of 8
professional societies His many radio and TV talks on agriculture have been broadcasted
from AIR, DD & ETV. He has 25 years of experience in teaching, research and extension in
agronomy. Now he is working as Scientist (Agronomy) in KVK of OUAT including more
than five years as in-charge Senior Scientist and Head. He has focussed his activities in weed
science, farming system and organic farming.

Dr. Awanindra Kumar Tiwari is currently working as Scientist- Plan

Protection (Entomology) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raebareli of Chandra
Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, UP.
He has completed his Ph.D. (Agril. Zoology and Entomology) from
Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. He has 15
years’ experience as Scientist. He obtained Excellence in Extension and
Best KVK Scientist Award. He has published many National and
International Research Papers, Books, Chapters and Popular Articles. Dr. Tiwari has vast
experience and expertise in Agril. Entomology, Biological Control, IPM, Sodic Land
Reclamation, Organic Farming and Natural Farming. He has work experience, 4 years as
Project Manager (A World Bank Funded Project- Uttar Pradesh Sodic Land Reclamation), 3
years as Block Development Officer and 8 years as Farm Manager.

Mr. Chandan.A.S is a Ph.D. Scholar in the Department of Crop

Physiology at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13,Assam. With
profound excellence and a meritorious academic record. He has
completed his under-graduation from University of Agricultural
Sciences Bangalore, College of Agriculture Hassan, Karnataka. By
securing AIR-58(NTA) Entrance examination, he successfully
completed his master’s degree at Department of Crop Physiology, ANGRAU,
S.V.Agricultural College, Tirupati. He also qualified the ICAR-AIEEA-Ph.D. (SRF)
Entrance Examination for pursuing his Ph.D. programme. He has his into account several
research papers, review papers, Book chapters and popular articles. He currently works on
the Characterization of rice genotypes to submergence rice by remote sensing techniques .
 Dr Purvi Tiwari is currently working as Senior Research Fellow
(Agricultural Mechanization Division) at ICAR-Central Institute of
Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, (M.P.). She had pursued B.Tech.
(Agril. Engg.) from JNKVV, Jabalpur in 2017 and M.Tech. with the
specialization in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering from
IGKV, Raipur in 2019 through ICAR-JRF exam with an NTS
scholarship. She has also completed Ph.D. in the broad area of research ergonomics and
safety in agriculture. She is gold medalist of her PG batch in 2019 at IGKV, Raipur. Her PG
thesis has been recognized as Best PG thesis award at International seminar on Modern
Agriculture Approaches in 21 st century, organized by Samagra Vikas Welfare Society, 2019.
She has also been awarded with best research paper award for “Anthropometry of Tribal
Farm Women to Improvise Hand Tool Designs for Bastar District of Chhattisgarh “ at “56th
Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers. Her remarkable
contribution to the field are reflected in various research publications in national and
international journals as well as numerous book chapters and popular articles.

Miss Sweta Sahoo is currently persuing Ph.D. in Agricultural

Extension and Communication at Institute of Agricultural Sciences,
SOADU, Bhubaneswar , Odisha. To her credit She has published
around 12 research papers in various reputed national and international
journals indexed under Scopus, Web of Science, UGC care and
NAAS. Besides that She has published book chapters, popular articles
too.
Dedicated to My Beloved Parents

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 Table of Contents

S.N Pages
Chapters
. No.

1.
Precision Agriculture 1-13
Deepak Kumar*1 and Akshita2
2. Role of geospatial technologies in agriculture 14-31
1 2 3 4
Devid Kumar Sahu, Puspa Parameswari, Somya, Manoj Kumar

3. Sustainable agriculture practices 33-39

Rahul Dhankar1 and Anjali Tomar2

4. Unveiling Genetic Linkage and Crossing Over 40-55

Jibin Jose 1, Shazna A. 2

Implementing Water Conservation Irrigation Systems for

5. 56-101
Water Security
1
Charu bhagat, 2Neha Pachlasiya

6. Integrated Pest Management 102-116

Amar Singh 1* and Akshay Kumar Singh Pratihar 2

7. Introduction to geo-informatics in agriculture 117-140

1
Prachi Awadhiya, 2N K Singh, 3Smita Singh, 4Prashun Sachan

8. Nano-fertilizers: A Sustainable Approach 141-159

Umesh Kumar1a* and Pragati Pandey1b

9. Farmer Education and Training Program 160-174

Anjali Tomar1, Rahul Dhankar2
Agri. Tourism and Farm-To Table Movement 175-188
10.
Shashank D U1*and Marri Keerthana2

11. Climate information systems for agriculture 189-207

1
Devaraj, 2Arijit karmakar, 3Almaszabeen Badekhan, 4R. Thangaraj

12. Drones in agriculture 208-224

1
Varshamrutha D Jepi, 2Vishwanath
Integrated Farming Systems
13. Pavan Sagar1*, Prakriti Pratap Singh2, Veer Singh3, Sunita Ekka4, Harshita 225-240
Markam4, Aakash5 and Net Ram1

14. Youth Engagement In Agricultural Extension 241-257

Bikram Barman1*, Pritam Roy2

Precision Farming and Technology

15. 258-280
Veer Singh1*, Kamal Singh2, Aakash3, Net Ram4 and Pavan Sagar4