Different Green Technologies for Farmers in Sustainable Agriculture Scenario in India

Vol-4 | Issue-6 | June 2019 | Published Online: 12 June 2019    PDF ( 172 KB )
Author(s)
Dr.B. Sudhakar 1

1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agrl. Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu (India)

Abstract

India is known to be the seventh largest economy in the world. Its developmental activities not only aim at economic progress but also encompass the overall well-being of the humans. Agricultural sector in India plays a crucial role, as it contributes 20% of the overall country GDP. Agricultural development is said to be sustainable when it produces high quality of food without degrading environmental quality. “Bio-fertilizers and bio-control agents” are the biotechnological interventions tried to improve crop production and protection for sustainable agricultural development. This paper highlights the various green technologies for farmers to cultivate crop with sustainable, pollution free, eco-friendly and environmental friendly ways.

Keywords
Bio-control agents, Bio-fertilizers, Green technology, Sustainable agriculture.
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