Agricultural Heritage (Hardback, A. Zaman and Md. Hedayetullah)

The textbook titled Agricultural Heritage is intended for undergraduate students majoring in agriculture at agricultural universities and colleges. It serves as a comprehensive resource for learning about the history and evolution of agriculture, which spans over a thousand years of civilization, social changes, and development. Despite the significant advancements in agricultural productivity achieved through intensive management practices and the introduction of high yielding varieties of cereal crops, it is crucial to understand the origins of agriculture in the ancient past.

Content

1. Introduction to Agricultural Heritage, Definition of Heritage, Agricultural Heritage, Scope of Agriculture andNeed to Study Agriculture Heritage

2. Relevance of Heritage to Present Day Agriculture

3. Past Status of Agriculture and Farmers in Society Specific Role of/in Ensuring Food Security in Farming Systems Since Ancient Periods

4. Present Status of Agricultural Advancement, Modern Agricultural Education and Role of Agri-Societies

5. Agricultural Resources Available, Importance of Agriculture and Scope of Agriculture

6. Importance of Farmers and Ancient Agricultural Practices and Scientific Basis, Status of Agriculture as Advice by Sages to Kings on their Duties Towards Farmers

7. Heritage of Crop and Water Management in Ancient and Pre-historic and Medieval Period

8. Journey of Indian Agriculture and Its Development from Past to Modern Era

9. Crop Production Through Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs)

10. Plant Disorders, It Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Materials and Plant Protection in Ancient India Through Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs)

11. Crop Voyage in India and the World

12. Medicinal Plants and Thier Importance in Agricultural Heritage

13. Gender Equity in Ancient and Modern Agriculture

14. Crop Significance and Crop Classifications

15. National Agricultural Setup in India

16. Current Scenario and Journey of Indian Agriculture and Its Impacts

17. Indian Agricultural Concerns and Future Prospects Agricultural Vision, The Future and Challenges Ahead

18. International Agricultural Research Setup