Textbook of Agricultural Heritage
by Adhikary, M M
ISBN: 9789354612992
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 8395.00
Biblio : viii+229., fig., tlbs., Indx., 25cm
Author Profile
Professor Manas Mohan Adhikary (b.1951), a retired Professor of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal was attached with the profession of teaching, research and extension for about thirty-seven years. His immense potentiality of academic activities and capability to work with the people, sense of research and extension works helped him to serve as Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Registrar, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Vice-Chance
About The Book
The present book has been designed to cover the undergraduate syllabus of Agricultural Heritage as per ICAR 5th Deans’ Committee report. It covers the entire syllabus in one concise volume, which is spread over in 16 chapters viz. introduction to Indian agricultural heritage, ancient agricultural practices and present day agriculture, past and present status of agriculture and farmers, astronomy: prediction of monsoon, ancient soil classification and soil fertility, irrigation and water harvesti
Table of Contents
Contents
Preface v
1. Introduction to Indian Agricultural Heritage 1
2. Ancient Agricultural Practices and Present Day Agriculture 18
3. Past and Present Status of Agriculture and Farmers 23
4. Astronomy: Prediction of Monsoon 33
5. Ancient Soil Classification and Soil Fertility 47
6. Irrigation and Water Harvesting 55
7. Description of Indian Civilization and Agriculture by Travellers 68
8. Indian Agriculture from Past to Modern Era 74
9. Plant Protection through Indigenous Tradi
