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Horticulture sector is recognised to have the potential to raise the farm income, provide livelihood security and earn foreign exchange. However, focused policy interventions are needed to realise the potential of the sector. The study examines the trends of the horticultural sector in India and identifies the growth prospects. The consumption of s...
Intensive cultivation has contributed immensely to the overall development of Punjab but at the cost of environmental sustainability. Residue generated from rice cultivation is neither used as animal feed nor farmers have enough time to collect it. In order to get rid of the residue farmers burn nearly 12–13 Mt rice straw every year. This generates...
The present study was taken up to analyze the impact of decentralized rainwater harvesting structures in semi-arid districts of Rajasthan, namely Tonk and Karauli. Adoption of these structures was found to increase thecropping intensity to as high as 190 percent from 120 percent. The crop diversification also increased towardsthe high value crops s...
The study has examined the consumers' concerns regarding the presence of chemical pesticide residues on vegetables marketed in Delhi, their willingness to pay a higher amount for pesticide-residue safe vegetables and factors that affect their willingness to pay. The consumer survey has indicated that more than two-thirds of the consumers believe th...
