Agri-Waste Management for Sustainable Prospects highlights the growing importance of transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources for sustainable development and environmental protection. The book presents scientific insights, innovative technologies, and practical approaches for the effective management and utilization of agricultural residues, organic waste, and biomass resources.

The text explores diverse aspects of agri-waste management, including soil health improvement, integrated residue management, agroforestry-based waste utilization, composting, biochar production, and circular agricultural practices. Special emphasis is given to value addition and resource recovery through bioenergy production, rhizospheric microbiome enhancement, mushroom cultivation, and disease suppression strategies. The book also discusses cereal and grain waste management, agri-business opportunities, sustainable rural livelihoods, and strategic planning models for agricultural waste utilization.

Designed for students, researchers, policymakers, extension professionals, and entrepreneurs, this volume serves as a comprehensive resource for promoting sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, circular economy approaches, and resilient rural development through efficient agri-waste management practices.

Dr Upasna Priya is an accomplished academic in plant virology, currently serving as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist at Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi. She qualified the ASRB NET, demonstrating her academic excellence. She completed her PhD from Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, building on her strong foundation in plant virology established during her MSc research. Dr Priya is a recipient of the prestigious Prof MJ Narsimhan Academic Merit Award for her outstanding MSc research work. She has contributed significantly to scientific literature, with numerous research papers, review articles, and book chapters to her credit. In addition, she has authored a book, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge in plant pathology and virology.

Dr Abhijeet Ghatak is an Associate Professor of Plant Pathologist at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, with over 13 years of research and academic experience. He holds a PhD in Plant Pathology from GBPUAT Pantnagar and an MSc from BHU Varanasi. His expertise spans host–parasite interactions, root-borne diseases, and nanophytopathology. Dr Ghatak has contributed to multiple research programs and institutional building, and earned to mark patents on various aspects of plant pathology. He has over 600 citations (h-index 13) and extensive peer-review experience for reputed journals such as Crop Protection and Plant Pathology. He serves on editorial boards and has co-edited scholarly books. Recognized with the Excellence in Research Award, he has also developed farmer-friendly technologies and contributed to chickpea varietal improvement.

Chapter 1. Benefits of Agri-Waste Management for Soil Health and Its Challenges Sneha, Alpana Kusum, Upasna Priya, Akanksha, Dhananjay Kumar and Sonam Roy

Chapter 2. Agroforestry Oriented Organic Waste Management

Chapter 3. Challenges and Opportunities in India: Agricultural Waste Management Dhananjay Kumar, Priyanka, Mizanul Haque, Sneha, Alpana Kusum, Amrendra Kumar, Mohd Zakir Hussain, Asheesh Chaurasiya and Upasna Priya

Chapter 4. Integrated Residue Management for Soil Health and Productivity Vikas Yadav and Mahendra Singh

Chapter 5. Managing Waste from Agricultural Practices Alpana Kusum, Sneha, Bibha Kumari, Akanksha, Nitu Kumari and Dhananjay Kumar

Chapter 6. Turning Trash into Treasure: Effective Management of Agricultural Waste Kumar Suman, Neha Kumari, Upasna Priya and Rajshree Verma

Chapter 7. Cereal and Grain Waste Management in Agriculture Pankaj Kumar Mishra and Anjali Tiwari

Chapter 8. Improvement of Rhizospheric Microbiome through Biochar Utkarsh Chaturvedi, Shivam Maurya, Anjali Kumari, Rabindra Kumar, Ramakant Singh and Abhijeet Ghatak

Chapter 9. Plant Disease Suppression through Effective Waste Management Anjali Tiwari, Pankaj Kumar Mishra and Upasna Priya

Chapter 10. Transforming Agricultural Waste into Economic Opportunity: The Case of Pleurotus Mushroom Farming M. K. Yadav, Sadhana Singh Yadav, Sanjeev Kumar, S.K. Vishwakarma and Santosh Kumar

Chapter 11. Agro-waste Management: A Key to Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Jangila Hazowary, Rajshree Verma, Chayanika Bora and Upasna Priya

Chapter 12. Agri-Business Opportunities in Agri-Waste Management: Pathways to Sustainable Rural Enterprises Sonam Roy, Priyanka, Sneha, Kevin Christopher, Chaitali Kumari and Upasna Priya

Chapter 13. Sustainable Agri-Waste Management: Strategic Planning and Modelling Bhabani Prasad Mondal, Pandit Vaibhav Bhagwan, Koncha Lakshmi Prasanna, G Sriker Reddy and Ali R A Moursy