Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security : A Global Perspective

__Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security: A Global Perspective__ takes an analytical approach to issues related to current agricultural practices. It looks at global geographical data and key statistical reports to aid readers in comparing, understanding, and making agricultural decisions. The book is divided into chapters with each dealing with a specific problem and its solutions, keeping in mind the context of geographical variations. The book first provides a historical overview of the socioeconomic importance of agriculture around the world along with a discussion on threats and opportunities in the agricultural sector. It goes on to explore the importance of water sources for agriculture, including rain-fed agriculture practices, water harvesting techniques, sustainable irrigation practices, and irrigation water management. Guidance on the usage of agrochemicals and solutions to their detrimental effects from non-standardized consumption is also addressed. The volume also includes a discussion on organic farming methods, certification standards, and key restrictions in crop production. Part 2 goes on to examine postharvest management practices used in different geographical areas along with analysis on the role of technology and obstacles in implementation. The commercialization of agriculture through food processing, branding, and retailing is reviewed along with suggestions on available marketing platforms and promotional aspects. It goes on to outline the situational analysis of food adulteration as well as norms and regulations of food security at the international level. Lastly, the concept of biofortification is explained along with methods and strategies of biofortified food production. The impact of biofortification over socioeconomic development of a specific country is also analyzed. Written for a wide audience, this volume is a thoughtful overview and analysis of the increasingly necessary topic of sustainable agriculture for food security and will be of interest to faculty and research scholars, working professionals, social activists, policymakers, farmers, and institutions and organizations involved in agricultural education, research, and development. "Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security: A Global Perspective takes an analytical approach to issues related to current agricultural practices. It looks at global geographical data and key statistical reports to aid readers in comparing, understanding, and making agricultural decisions. The book is divided into chapters with each dealing with a specific problem and its solutions, keeping in mind the context of geographical variations. The book first provides a historical overview of the socioeconomic importance of agriculture around the world along with discussion on threats and opportunities in the agricultural sector. It goes on to explore the importance of water sources for agriculture, including rain-fed agriculture practices, water harvesting techniques, sustainable irrigation practices, and irrigation water management. Guidance on the usage of agrochemicals and solutions to their detrimental effects from non-standardized consumption is also addressed. The volume also includes a discussion on organic farming methods, certification standards, and key restrictions in crop production. Part 2 goes on to examine postharvest management practices used in different geographical areas along with analysis on the role of technology and obstacles in implementation. The commercialization of agriculture through food processing, branding, and retailing is reviewed along with suggestions on available marketing platforms and promotional aspects. It goes on to outline the situational analysis of food adulteration as well as norms and regulations of food security at the international level. Lastly, the concept of biofortification is explained along with methods and strategies of biofortified food production. The impact of biofortification over socioeconomic development of a specific country is also analyzed. Written for a wide audience, this volume is a thoughtful overview and analysis of the increasingly necessary topic of sustainable agriculture for food security and will be of interest to faculty and research scholars, working professionals, social activists, policymakers, farmers, and institutions and organizations involved in agricultural education, research, and development."-- Provided by publisher Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page About the Editor Table of Contents Contributors Abbreviations Foreword 1 Foreword 2 Foreword 3 Preface Part I: Global Agriculture: Fears and Facts Chapter 1: Global Perspective of Agriculture Systems: From Ancient Times to the Modern Era Chapter 2: Rainfed Agriculture: Giant Strides of Current Farming Practices Chapter 3: Sustainable Irrigation under Global Context: Surface, Subsurface, Surface Micro, Subsurface Micro, and Ultra Irrigation Chapter 4: An Insight into the Biological and Ecological Effects of Agrochemicals: A Global Scenario Chapter 5: Organic Farming: A Promising Approach for Sustainable Agriculture Part II: Food Security: A Realm of Reality Chapter 6: Post-harvest Management Practice (PHMP): A Systematic Program to Attain Food Security Chapter 7: Food Processing, Branding, Retailing: An Industrial Notion towards Monetary Benefits of Agriculture Chapter 8: Food Adulteration: Havoc Leading to an Extorted Economy Chapter 9: Biofortification: A Way Forward Chapter 10: Global Food Traceability: Current Status and Future Prospects Chapter 11: Virtual Farmers’ Market: A Single-Step Solution to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Index