Assessing Preparedness to Sustainability in Cotton Production | A Case Study of Three Cotton Producing States in India

Suresh Prasad Singh (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3659442186 / ISBN 13: 9783659442186

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2018

Assessing Preparedness to Sustainability in Cotton Production | A Case Study of Three Cotton Producing States in India | Suresh Prasad Singh (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 72 S. | Englisch | 2018 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659442186 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 113818664

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The paper reveals that presently, there are various practices being followed by stakeholders to make production and processing environmentally sustainable. These include adoption of Bt cotton, organic farming, precaution in the use of chemicals and other practices. Survey findings shows that overall about 92 percent farmers (165) have adopted Bt cotton in the surveyed areas. Findings also show that farmers are satisfied with the cost and benefit from adaption of Bt cotton. Interestingly, the paper reveals that farmers and other stakeholders are aware of the environmental sustainability practices in cotton production but they find it difficult to practice it due to financial and technological constraints. It is also revealed that the impact of climate change on cotton yield, soil fertility is significant. The paper recommends the need for building capacity for environmentally sustainable practices, increased investments in environmentally friendly cotton production technologies, and promoting use of cotton by-products to facilitate sustainable production practices.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Suresh Prasad Singh joined as Policy Analyst working with CUTS International (CUTS Centre for International Trade Economics and Environment) on 6th April 2009. He has over 15 years of experience in managing projects and conducting research on various issues relating to industry, socio-economic and international trade.

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Titel: Assessing Preparedness to Sustainability in ...
Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Einband: Taschenbuch
Zustand: Neu