Down to Earth

About the Book

Down to Earth by Sharad Joshi examines the challenges facing Indian agriculture, particularly the impact of Green Revolution technologies and their associated cultivation costs. The book presents an economic and political analysis of agricultural issues, questioning policies that, according to the author, have made farming an economically unfavourable proposition.

This compilation of selected writings explores relatively recent issues in agricultural development and examines the effects of government agricultural policies on farmers and the agricultural sector. Drawing on Sharad Joshi's experience as a farmer and leader of the Shetkari Sanghatana, the book offers perspectives on agricultural economics, farming costs and policy challenges in India.

Key Features

• Examines the economic challenges facing Indian agriculture.

• Discusses the impact of Green Revolution technologies and rising cultivation costs.

• Analyses government agricultural policies and their effects on farmers.

• Explores contemporary issues in agricultural development.

• Presents selected writings by Sharad Joshi, a farmer and leader of the Shetkari Sanghatana.

• Relevant to readers interested in agricultural economics, rural development and public policy.

Product Details

• Author: Sharad Joshi

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2010

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 388

• ISBN-10: 8171888429

• ISBN-13: 9788171888429

• Item Weight: 671 g

• Dimensions: 15.88 × 3.3 × 23.5 cm

• Country of Origin: United Kingdom