A critical review of integrated farming systems: comparative models, divergent outcomes, and emerging research gaps

I. Venkata Reddy, M. Ravi Kishore & P. N. Siva Prasad The global agricultural paradigm is currently navigating a precarious intersection between escalating demographic pressures, accelerating climate volatility, and the widespread degradation of natural resources. As the limitations of single-enterprise conventional farming become increasingly apparent characterized by diminishing factor productivity, Read more

Garden rue: A path for protective health and its production potential

Shanigala Raviteja*, V. P. Singh, Subhrajyoti Mohanty and Arvind   Abstract Garden rue (Ruta graveolens L.) is an important medicinal and aromatic plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties and wide range of bioactive compounds. The plant contains flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, terpenoids, essential oils and furoquinolines along with rutin and quercetin Read more

Digital agriculture at the grassroots: evaluating the reach of mobile extension tools

I. Venkata Reddy*, M. Ravi Kishore, N. Rajasekhar, P.N. Siva Prasad and K. Lakshmi Kala Abstract The digital revolution in Indian agriculture is fundamentally altering the traditional extension landscape, bridging the gap between scientific research and grassroots farming communities. This article explores the adoption, efficacy and on-ground reach of mobile-based Read more

Production Technology of Annual Chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria L. Spach): A Profitable Loose Flower Crop for Floriculture

Manjunath D. R.* and P. M. Hari Prasad Abstract Annual chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria L. Spach), formerly known as Chrysanthemum coronarium L., is an important loose flower crop widely cultivated in India for garland making, religious offerings, landscaping and ornamental purposes. Owing to its short duration, adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions, Read more