Main description:

This publication tries to sketch present scenario on food, agriculture and humanity as its first volume. This book is intended to make attempt to update present scenario with reference to past in food agriculture and humanity and identify challenges, followed by opportunities to bring changes in food habits and preferences, technology, and proper implementation of programmes and of proper utilization of a natural resources. Mention has been made of food and agriculture policies and developments improved agriculture challenges and opportunities and to address them appropriately.
Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Food and Nutrition 3. Natural Resources and Food 4. Agriculture and Food Policy Changes 5. Improving Agriculture 6. Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture 7. Challenges and Opportunities