Agroforestry : Concepts And Principles

by Manas Ranjan Nayak, Laxmikanta Behera, P. J. Mishra

Overview

Agroforestry is a dynamic system that uses principles of agricultural science, forestry, husbandry, ecological conservation, economics, and policy to sustainably manage crops through the combination of annuals, perennials, trees, and livestock. By integrating trees, perennials or livestock into a conventional annual cropping agricultural system, agroforestry promotes the efficient use of sunlight, moisture, plant nutrients, and other ecological services for increased ecological, economic and social benefits. The integration of perennial crops, livestock and tree species has implications for sustainable agricultural practices, improved product diversification, improved human nutrition, reduced system risk and instability, labour equity and increased use of renewable resources. The ecological benefits of successful agroforestry systems include improved soil health, reduced microclimate extremes and increased rates of biodiversity. This land management system aims to reduce risk and increase total productivity while also providing specialized socio-economic services to individual farmers and their communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789388892643
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	390
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Dr. Manas Ranjan Nayak is a Scientist (Forestry) working in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Koraput, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (India). He has more than 4 years of experience in research and extension in the field of forestry and agroforestry. He received his B. Sc. (Forestry) and M. Sc. (Forestry) from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, India and Ph.D Forestry (Agroforestry) at Navsari Agricultureal University, Gujarat. He was the recipient of Merit Scholarscip during M.Sc., University Gold Medal from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, INSPIRE Fellowship, from DST, Govt. of India during course of study. He has received some professional’s award-like KVK Scientist Award, Young Scientist Award. He has qualified ICAR-SRF, ICAR-NET examination in agroforestry. He has more than 30 research papers published in various national and international journals and also published more than 40 popular articles on forestry, agroforestry and environmental aspects. He has participated in several national and international conferences, seminars, workshop/training, summer school and presented oral and poster presentation in the thematic area of forestry, Agroforestry, Biodiversity and climate change with many best poster and oral awards of National and International level. He is also life member of 5 professional societies and also member of several committees of OUAT. He wrote 3 books: "Agrisilviculture in Odisha-Food Crops and Soil Fertility" (ISBN: 978-3-659-58141-0), "Forestry Solution" (ISBN: 818399098-3) and Nursery Management (ISBN: 9789386200679) and 3 book chapter in different book.

Dr. Laxmikanta Behera is an Assistant Professor (Silviculture) working in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (India). He has more than 9 years of experience in teaching, guiding PG students and research in the field of Forestry. He earned his Master’s degree in Forestry with specialization in Agroforestry and Ecology from Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, along with Ph.D. in Forestry with specialization in Agroforestry degree from Navsari Agricultural University. He has been awarded with Chancellor Gold Medal from NAU. He has over 50 research papers published in various national and international reputed peer reviewed journals, with book and book chapters and published numerous popular articles on Forestry aspects. He has developed more than 10 technologies for farmers and the scientific community. He is also on the editorial board and reviewer panel of journals.

Prof. P. J. Mishra graduated from Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology and obtained Post Graduate and Ph.D. degrees in Agronomy discipline from Institute of Agricultural Sciences, B.H.U., Varanasi. He has served in Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology as Junior Scientist, Senior Scientist, Professor in various research projects since 1994 viz. Integrated Watershed Development Project, All India Coordinated Research Projects on Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Integrated Farming Systems, Dry land Agriculture, Agroforestry. Presently works as Joint Director Extension in Directorate of Extension Education, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. He has to his credit over 50 research articles in national and international journals, about 80 research articles published in seminar/symposium souvenirs, more than 50 popular articles published in magazines, newspaers, etc. seven book chapters and one book. Prof. Mishra has also guided 12 PG students and act as external examiner for four universities of India.