Organic Farming and Sustainable Rural Development: A Study with Special Reference to District Shimla (H.P.), India

Abbas Mokhtari Abkenari

ISBN 10: 3659907545 / ISBN 13: 9783659907548

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

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360 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.82 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Organic Farming and Sustainable Rural Development: A Study with Special Reference to District Shimla (H.P.), India
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659907545
• ISBN 13: 9783659907548
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.51 kilograms

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Synopsis

Rural development and agriculture are sustainable when they are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just, culturally appropriate, humane and based on a scientific approach. Organic farming is a production system that excludes the use of synthetic chemical substances which can alter the environment and negatively influence the healthiness of products obtained; therefore, it is a method of agriculture production which is particularly careful to the possible negative effects on the human health and environment. Growth of organic sector has largely been led by demand from consumers in high-income countries who favor organic produce for a variety of reasons, including perceived benefits to health and the environment, perceived improvement in food quality and taste, accessibility to fresh produce and helping small-scale local producers, communities and markets. A proper understanding of the effects, potential and constraints of organic farming is necessary for making it a basis for sustainable rural development, the design of support strategies for farmers and further research.

About the Author

Dr. Abbas Mokhtari Abkenari is a 20-year experienced agricultural expert at Jihad-Agriculture Ministry,of I.R.IRAN. He obtained his Ph.D degree from Panjab University,Chandigarh,India,in 2014. His main research interests are Organic Farming,Sustainable Rural Development,Agricultural Marketing Channels,Women Empowerment and Agricultural trade.