Organic Farming
A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Agriculture
$106.22
- Paperback
420 pages
- Release Date
27 August 2026
Summary
As the demand for healthy and sustainable food options increases, organic farming is becoming a viable alternative to conventional farming practices that traditionally rely heavily on synthetic inputs. Organic Farming: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Agriculture examines a wide range of topics related to organic farming, including soil health, organic fertilizers, biodiversity, biotechnological interventions, microbial inoculants and bio stimulants, genome editing, as well as certification and marketing. This book serves as an important and timely resource for those interested in sustainable and organic farming practices, including farmers, students, researchers, and policymakers. It:
- Offers practical advice and strategies for farmers and policymakers looking to transition to or promote sustainable and organic farming practices.
- Presents the latest biotechnological interventions for organic farming.
- Emphasizes the importance of organic farming for a sustainable future and highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the organic farming industry.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032793146 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1032793147 |
| Author: | Zaffar Bashir, Rohitashw Kumar, Mehrun Nisa |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 420 |
| Release Date: | 27 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 830g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Zaffar Bashir
Rohitashw Kumar
Education:
- B.E.
- M.E.
- Ph. D.
Current Position:
- Associate Dean and Professor, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
Previous Experience:
- Professor Water Chair (Sheikkul Alam ShiekhNuruddin Water Chair), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (J&K) for three years.
- Professor and Head, Division of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering.
Academic Background:
- Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from NIT, Hamirpur.
- Master of Engineering Degree in Irrigation Water Management Engineering from MPUAT, Udaipur.
Awards and Recognition:
- Gold Medal Award (2022)
- Leadership Award (2020)
- Special Research Award (2017)
- Student Incentive Award-2015 (Ph.D. Research) - from the Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi.
- First Prize in India for best M. Tech thesis in Agricultural Engineering (2001).
Publications and Research:
- Over 130 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- More than 25 popular articles.
- 8 books.
- 4 practical manuals.
- 30 book chapters.
Mentorship and Project Management:
- Guided 2 Ph.D. students.
- Guided 16 M.Tech students in soil and water engineering.
- Handled more than 12 research projects as a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator.
- Principal Investigator of ICAR- All India Coordinated Research Project on Plastic Engineering in Agriculture Structural and Environment Management (since 2011).
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