{"product_id":"agriculture-in-ladakh-a-step-towards-sustainable-mountain-development-paperback","title":"Agriculture in Ladakh: A Step Towards Sustainable Mountain Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStobdan Tsering\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contribution of Ladakh to agriculture production at the national level is insignificant. Nonetheless, despite all odds, Ladakh is receiving a lot of attention. High light intensity, high UV radiation, cool temperature, and arid environment make the region ideal for growing high-quality niche crops. The synergy of teamwork displayed to make agriculture the primary growth engine for the region's development is exemplary. \u003cb\u003eLadakh will soon be the first organically certified Union Territory.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is the first comprehensive account of agriculture in Ladakh.\u003c\/b\u003e It elucidates the topography and climate of Ladakh, the production of niche crops, organic farming initiatives, the receptiveness of farmers to new technology, key challenges, and the prospects of Ladakh as a research hub. This book interests researchers, students, progressive farmers, and other enthusiasts keen to know more about Ladakh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Tsering Stobdan\u003c\/b\u003e is a Ladakh-based agriculture scientist at the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research. His research has influenced agriculture policies, and his technological innovations have reached over \u003cb\u003e120 villages in Ladakh\u003c\/b\u003e. He identified a native apricot as the world's unique and sweetest apricot that later became Ladakh's first GI tag product. \u003cb\u003eThe Ladakh Greenhouse technology he developed\u003c\/b\u003e is popular among the farmers. He is a recipient of the\u003cb\u003e Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award\u003c\/b\u003e for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He is a fellow of the Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751533281568,"sku":"9789395266765","price":30.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/562bee059d5da529d02c87cdba1a101e.webp?v=1779975272","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/agriculture-in-ladakh-a-step-towards-sustainable-mountain-development-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}