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Praveen, K. V.
- Indian Fertilizer Policies:Revisiting the Odyssey and Lessons from Abroad
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1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 07 (2017), Pagination: 1246-1254Abstract
Fertilizer campaign has played a crucial role in the journey of Indian agriculture. Well-directed policies that regulated the fertilizer sector, have contributed to improve the availability as well as consumption of fertilizers at the farm level. The scenario under which fertilizer policies need to operate changes rapidly, and this leads to new challenges. The odyssey of Indian fertilizer policy regime, stretching to more than 60 years, is complex but interesting. Here we trace this regime and the fertilizer policies of selected countries from which India can learn.Keywords
Agriculture, Fertilizer Policy, Nutrient Balance, Input Subsidy.Full Text
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- Discerning Sustainable Interaction Between Agriculture and Energy in India
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1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 120, No 12 (2021), Pagination: 1833-1839Abstract
In India, traditionally, the relationship between agriculture and energy has been unidirectional, with agriculture using energy as input in crop production. However, of late, the energy sector is also using agricultural by-products as renewable-fuel feedstock. We examine the dual role of agriculture as a producer as well as consumer of energy. The study finds that the total commercial energy input in agriculture has increased. As an energy producer, the role of the agriculture sector is to produce biofuels which are considered as backstop technology to fossil fuel-based energy sources. However, there are sustainability issues as biofuel crops compete with food crops for resources.Keywords
Agriculture, Biofuels, Energy, Renewable Fuel, Sustainable Interaction.Full Text
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- The Landscape of World Research on Fertilizers: A Bibliometric Profile
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K. V. Praveen
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Alka Singh
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1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India., IN
1 Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India., IN
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Current Science, Vol 124, No 10 (2023), Pagination: 1140-1150Abstract
The environmental cost of increased fertilizer application is an emerging concern, worsened by farmers’ reluctance to adopt alternative fertilizer products. The right fertilizer must be applied at the correct rate and time at the right place for maximum benefit. However, empirical evidence from across the world suggests a deviation from these normative strategies. Considering the lack of a holistic overview of the knowledge structure of the growing literature on fertilizers, we conducted a bibliometric analysis using data extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database. We identified the publication trend and the important authors, journals and countries contributing to research on fertilizers. In addition, the topics that have received research attention were also identified. We can locate that issues like nitrogen fertilizers and their effect on growth and yield will never lose relevance. Most importantly, researchers are now dealing more with topics related to the externalities of chemical fertilizer use. Our findings will help interested researchers to gain systematic insights into the knowledge structure of fertilizer research.Keywords
Bibliometric Analysis, Environmental Cost, Fertilizer, Knowledge Structure, Research Trend.Full Text
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