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Diversification of Tribal Farming Systems

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Title Diversification of Tribal Farming Systems
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Creator T.P.Swarnam A.Velmurugan S.Jayakumar
 
Subject agricultural diversification, tribal farming, sustainability, technology
 
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The farming in the tropical islands largely depends on the limited
resources of the islands and evolved a unique way of practicing farming
within the island ecosystem. The tropical islands of Nicobar are part of the
union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India which is home to
two most important aborigines viz. Nicobarese and Shompens. The
agricultural economy is still underdeveloped and limited to meeting the food
requirements of the tribes. It lacks diversification due to which it is highly
vulnerable to the climate change as well. In recent years the tribes face a
host of diverse challenges and new constraints due to the degradation of
natural resources, and increasing demand for food. These challenges can be
addressed by diversification of tribal farming.
In the fragile island environment in which the agricultural
development has to take place, it is particularly important that it addresses
the environmental concern and inculcate stability to the tribal system. It
should also take into account the tribal customs and availability of
resources. In the last few years increased interaction with the local people,
capacity building, characterization of the resources of these islands at larger
scale and research efforts to understand and enhance the farm production in
Nicobar Islands have helped to generate lot of information pertaining to the
tribal farming. We have also engaged in implementation of several
programmes aimed at diversification of tribal farming system. This
experience is translated into information and documented. These are very
vital information required by several stakeholders for successful
implementation of any developmental plan.
In this book we have made an attempt to bring together our experiences and
past work carried out on diversification of tribal farming system. We have
also endeavored to analyze and comprehend the information on the tribal
farming practiced in the tropical islands.
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Date 2021-01-22T11:04:11Z
2021-01-22T11:04:11Z
2016-01-01
 
Type Book
 
Identifier Swarnam, T.P., Velmurugan, A., Jayakumar, S. (2016). Diversification of Tribal Farming Systems: Technological impact on tropical Islands, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, p. 121
978-3-659-90589-6
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/44975
 
Language English
 
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Publisher LAMBERT Academic Publishing