New Engineering Technologies for Modern Farming
authored by: N.S. Rathore & N.L. PanwarLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 15.1 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 430 GMS
Keywords
agriculture, sustenance, living organisms, food, feed, fiber, fertilizer, fuel, modern agriculture, farming techniques, income, efficiency, natural resources, water engineering, soil engineering, energy conservation, science, technology, indian agriculture, population, engineering inputs, production, productivity, profitability, protected cultivation, vertical farming, precision agriculture, hydroponic agriculture, aquaponics, secondary agriculture, phytotronics, artificial intelligence, roboticsAgriculture is a vital source of sustenance for all living organisms, as it provides food, feed, fiber, fertilizer, and fuel. The evolution of modern agriculture has led to the development of innovative farming techniques that increase farmers' income, enhance efficiency, and conserve natural resources such as water, soil, and energy. Emphasis is placed on soil and water engineering to ensure the future of humanity, as these resources will be crucial in producing sufficient food for the growing population. The advancement of science and technology is driving research in the field of Indian agriculture, enabling Indian farmers to feed the growing population. This book aims to explore the engineering inputs in modern agriculture that can improve production, productivity, and profitability.
N.S.Rathore: Vice Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur Rajasthan. India
N. L. Panwar: Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
1. Introduction, 2. Protected Cultivation, 3. Vertical Farming, 4. Precision Agriculture, 5. Hydroponic Agriculture, 6. Aquaponics, 7. Secondary Agriculture, 8. Phytotronics, 9. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture, 10. Robotics in Agriculture