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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION IBD

ROUTLEDGE
08 / 2020
9780367590932
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Sinopsis

Sustainable Intensification (SI) has recently emerged as a key concept for agricultural development, recognising that yields must increase to feed a growing world population, but it must be achieved without damage to the environment, on finite land resourcesáand while preserving social and natural capital. It also recognises that all initiatives mustácope with the challenges of climate change to agricultural production, food securityáand livelihoods. This multidisciplinary bookápresents state-of-the-art reviews of current SI approachesátoápromote major food crops, challenges and advances made in technology, and the institutional and policy measures necessary to overcome the constraints faced by smallholder farmers. Adressing the UNâÇÖs Sustainable Development Goal 2,átheávarious chapters based on evidence and experiences of reputed researchers show how these innovations, if properly nurtured and implemented, can make a difference toáfood and nutritionásecurityáoutcomes. Case studies from around the world are included, with a particular emphasis on Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The focusáis not only on scientific aspects such as climate-smart agriculture, agroecology and improving input use efficiency and management, but also onáinstitutionaláand policy challenges that must be met to increase the net societal benefits of sustainable agricultural intensification. The book is aimed at advanced studentsáand researchers in sustainable agriculture and policy,ádevelopment practitioners, policy makers and non-governmental and farmer organisations.

PVP
72,83