Sustainable insect pest management in integrated farming system

Atanu Seni AbstractThe increasing dependence on chemical pesticides in modern agriculture has resulted in serious ecological, economic, and health-related challenges, including pest resistance, resurgence, biodiversity loss, and environmental contamination. Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), based on diversification and synergistic integration of crops, livestock, fisheries, and allied enterprises, offer a sustainable alternative Read more

Spectral Signature Curves

Rakshitha, V., Chidanand Gowda, M. R. & Chethan, M. N. Abstract Spectral signature curves indicate the variation in reflectance or emittance of materials as a function of wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum, enabling their identification based on unique spectral responses. Different surfaces interact with radiation through absorption, reflection and transmission, Read more

Climate Change and its Impact on Agriculture in the Bundelkhand Region

Ankit Sharma*, Yogendra Yadav and Kuldeep Kumar Vishwakarma Abstract The Bundelkhand region, located in central India across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its semi-arid nature and dependence on monsoon-based agriculture. In recent years, significant changes in weather patterns, including irregular rainfall, increasing Read more

Precision Agriculture: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable and Efficient Farming Systems

Himadri Rabha and Pallavi Deka Abstract Precision agriculture represents a transformative approach to modern farming by integrating advanced technologies such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize agricultural productivity and sustainability. This data-driven system enables farmers Read more

Transforming Rural Agriculture through Digital Platforms and Tools

Pranabesh Barman and Chayanika Nath Abstract The rapid advancement of digital technologies has significantly reshaped agricultural practices worldwide, particularly in rural areas where agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods. Digital platforms and tools, including Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile-based advisory services, Read more