Sustainable livelihood security for resource-limited farmers is currently a top priority for the nation. However, there is a significant disparity in the productivity of various horticultural commodities between different eco-regions, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, where horticulture has the potential to play an important role. As a result, it is critical to achieve sustained and steady growth in rural incomes in order to have a positive impact on the living standards of various stakeholders.
Therefore, an effective strategy is needed to address the unique challenges faced by these climatically vulnerable regions. Farmers net income can be increased through the efficient management of nutrients, water, and agricultural inputs, the integration of horticulture-based farming systems, better market price realization, post-harvest management and value addition, and the integration of secondary enterprises. In this book, several such interventions are provided in various chapters, which will be of great use in improving the productivity and profitability of horticultural commodities. |
author | M.K. Jatav, P.L. Saroj & B.D. Sharma |
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publisher | nipa |
language | English |
pages | 662 |