The Growth and Sustainability of Agriculture in Asia presents an extensive account of the performance of Asian agriculture over the last two decades in light of the green revolution: a package of technology comprising high yielding varieties, fertilizers, chemically orientated crop protection, and quality water control. The green revolution is now experiencing second-generation problems, including symptoms of unsustainability, increased pest resistance, and health problems.
Review quote:
... a valuable if general guide to researchers seeking a research 'road map', and to all concerned with the integration of agricultural growth with resource and environmental policies in Asia. (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature)
... a thorough and searching review of the state of agricultural development in Asia in the context of diminishing returns to research in traditionally favourable production environments, growing natural resource scarcity, and heightened environmental concerns. (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature)
The Growth and Sustainability of Agriculture in Asia presents an extensive account of the performance of Asian agriculture over the last two decades in light of the green revolution: a package of technology comprising high yielding varieties, fertilizers, chemically orientated crop protection, and quality water control. The green revolution is now experiencing second-generation problems, including symptoms of unsustainability, increased pest resistance, and health problems.
Review quote:
... a valuable if general guide to researchers seeking a research 'road map', and to all concerned with the integration of agricultural growth with resource and environmental policies in Asia. (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature)
... a thorough and searching review of the state of agricultural development in Asia in the context of diminishing returns to research in traditionally favourable production environments, growing natural resource scarcity, and heightened environmental concerns. (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature)
The Growth and Sustainability of Agriculture in Asia presents an extensive account of the performance of Asian agriculture over the last two decades in light of the green revolution: a package of technology comprising high yielding varieties, fertilizers, chemically orientated crop protection, and quality water control. The green revolution is now experiencing second-generation problems, including symptoms of unsustainability, increased pest resistance, and health problems.