This chapter describes the successful transfer of the center-track restrainer system, which is used in many large beef slaughter plants, from a research project to widespread commercial use. It also provides tips on the successful conversion of individual gestation stalls to group sow housing. In...

Technological innovations are important for driving economic growth and maintaining industrial competitiveness. They also can yield societal benefits, be favourable for the environment, and improve the human condition. This chapter describes the need for and the ways in which innovations such as...

The third edition of this book contains a total of 20 chapters (including 3 new chapters), including the implementation of an effective animal welfare programme; the importance of measurement to improve the welfare of livestock, poultry and fish; the social and ethical importance of agricultural...

Research in ten countries (in Africa, America and Europe) has shown that organic research promotes evidence-based policy development. A seven countries study by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2008) on how governments can assist organic sectors, provided guidelines...

This chapter reviews the history of the Green Revolution and discusses several lessons learnt regarding the challenges in implementing the Green Revolution technologies and the incomplete reduction of poverty and food insecurity. Indian agricultural research and development beyond the Green...

This chapter looks at the need for innovation in Indian agriculture, while also examining past initiatives, relevant experiences abroad, and the enabling environment for innovations. The need for outscaling of innovations in agriculture is then discussed, and some policies are proposed for...

This chapter provides a comprehensive discussion of the adoption and diffusion of mechanization technologies for perennial crops. It first presents the most commonly used economic models that analyse the decision-making process of adoption and the subsequent diffusion of a new technology, namely...

This chapter puts forward 'technology stewardship' as an approach for training and supporting individuals and teams who engage their agricultural communities to encourage and support innovative practices with low-cost, widely available digital technologies. The chapter draws upon theoretical ideas...

This chapter first examines the oilseed production scenario in India across different time periods as well as the demand, import and export scenario. Various issues concerning oilseeds are then discussed, including trade-related policy initiatives, the need for institutional linkages, the...

This chapter discusses some measures to address climate change in agriculture, including adaptation and contingency planning, outscaling innovations for resilience, and knowledge sharing for climate-smart agriculture. A future road map is proposed to counter the effects of climate change on...