Transformation of agri-food systems / K. C. Bansal, W. S. Lakra, Himanshu Pathak, editors.

This edited volume covers all major topics related to agri-food transformation towards sustainability in this era of climate change. The topics cover field crops, horticultural crops, livestock sector, nutritional aspects, application of latest field-based technologies, and agriculture related polic...

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Other Authors: Bansal, K. C. (Editor), Lakra, W. S. (Editor), Pathak, Himanshu (Editor)
Format: Ebook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2024.
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Online Access:Springer eBooks
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • 1: Innovations for Reconfiguring Food Systems
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Some High-Potential Near-Ready Technical Innovations
  • 1.2.1 Green Ammonia
  • 1.2.2 Protein Fermentation
  • 1.2.3 Edible and Biodegradable Food Packaging
  • 1.2.4 Low-Tech Urban Food Production
  • 1.2.5 Off-Grid Renewable Energy Storage
  • 1.2.6 Farm-to-Fork Virtual Marketplaces
  • 1.3 Facilitating and Accelerating Change
  • 1.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • 2: Transforming Food Systems for Higher, Sustainable, and Inclusive Agricultural Growth: Role of Policies and Institutions
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Contribution of High-Value Food Commodities to Agricultural Growth
  • 2.3 Status of Markets, Infrastructure, and Institutions
  • 2.4 Enabling Policies
  • 2.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3: Improving Water Productivity for Transforming Agri-food Systems
  • 3.1 Introduction and Context Setting
  • 3.2 Water Productivity Assessment
  • 3.3 Water Productivity Variations Across India
  • 3.4 WP Improvements in Rainfed Districts
  • 3.5 WP Improvements in Irrigated Areas
  • 3.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 4: Transforming Animal Health Sector
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Transforming Animal Health Sector for Food Security
  • 4.2.1 Vaccination and Disease Control Program
  • 4.2.2 Biosecurity Measures
  • 4.2.3 Risk Assessment and Surveillance
  • 4.2.4 Animal Identification and Traceability
  • 4.2.5 Animal Movement Control
  • 4.2.6 Response and Contingency Planning
  • 4.2.7 Digital Technologies for Effective Animal Health Management
  • 4.3 Transforming Animal Health Sector for Health Security
  • 4.3.1 Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Control
  • 4.3.2 Food Safety
  • 4.3.3 Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance
  • 5: International Partnership for Transformation of Agri-Food Systems
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Cooperation Facilitation Arrangement
  • 5.2.1 International Relation Division of ICAR and DARE
  • 5.2.2 Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW)
  • 5.3 Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
  • 5.3.1 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  • 5.3.2 BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
  • 5.3.3 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
  • 5.3.4 Indo Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)
  • 5.3.5 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
  • 5.3.6 G20 Nations
  • 5.3.7 Quad Working Group
  • 5.3.8 Neighbourhood Nations
  • 5.4 Cooperation with International Organisations
  • 5.4.1 Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
  • 5.4.2 Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations
  • 5.4.3 World Food Programme (WFP)
  • 5.4.4 Asia-Pacific Association of Agriculture Research Institutions (APAARI.
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