Organic Farming and Carbon Sequestration

Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-41347-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

This book explores the intersection of organic farming and climate concerns, offering a comprehensive analysis of sustainable agricultural practices. It delves into the historical evolution of organic farming, principles of climate-smart agriculture, and the critical role of soil health in sustainable farming. The manuscript also examines carbon sequestration, organic soil management, and the impact of organic farming on biodiversity and ecosystem services, and also:

- Explores the intersection of organic farming and climate concerns.

- Examines the historical evolution of organic farming practices.

- Highlights the principles of climate-smart agriculture.

- Discusses the role of soil health in sustainable farming.

- Analyzes carbon sequestration and its agricultural implications.

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ghosh, Chandra

Kanaujia, Vijai Kumar

Kumar, Arvind

Sarkar, Satyajit

Gupta, Sheetanshu

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface

- About the Editors

- Introduction to Organic Farming and Climate Concerns

- Historical Evolution of Organic Farming

- Principles of Organic and Climate-Smart Agriculture

- Soil Health as the Foundation of Organic Farming

- Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils

- Organic Soil Management for Climate Benefits

- Organic Crop Production and Carbon Footprints

- Pest and Disease Management in Organic Systems

- Weed Management and Carbon Efficiency

- Organic Fertilizers and Carbon-Balanced Nutrient Cycles

- Organic Livestock Farming and Methane Reduction

- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Organic Farms

- Carbon Sequestration through Agroforestry and Permaculture

- Climate Change and Organic Farming

- Water and Carbon Nexus in Organic Systems

- Economics of Organic and Carbon Farming

- Certification, Standards, and Carbon Accounting

Über Autor(innen)

Chandra Ghosh is Associate Professor in the Department of Tea Science, University of North Bengal, with over 15 years of teaching and 20 years of research experience. Her expertise spans floristic studies, biodiversity, medicinal plants, and tea science. She has published 65 research papers, 10 books, and supervised multiple Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. Dr. Ghosh has received several awards, including the S.K. Seth Prize and UGC-Research Award.

Vijai Kumar Kanaujia is Senior Scientist and Head at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. With a doctorate in Soil Conservation and Water Management, he specializes in agroforestry and resource conservation. He has published over 35 research papers, authored two books, and leads multiple agricultural projects under RKVY and SADP.

Arvind Kumar serves as Scientist in Soil Science at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kannauj, under Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. He holds a doctorate in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and has published extensively on farmer-related issues. Dr. Kumar has guided numerous students and received several awards for his contributions.

Satyajit Sarkar is Guest Faculty in the Department of Tea Science, University of North Bengal. He holds a Ph.D. in Tea Science and has over seven years of teaching experience. His research focuses on tea management, sustainable agriculture, and waste valorization. Dr. Sarkar has published 19 research papers and received awards such as the Young Scientist Award and Best Ph.D. Thesis Award.

Sheetanshu Gupta serves as Assistant Professor of Plant Biochemistry at the College of Food Technology, Central Agricultural University, Imphal. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and has expertise in hydroponics, protein biochemistry, and innovative farming techniques. Dr. Gupta has authored over 27 books, 250 chapters, and 20 research papers, contributing significantly to agricultural and biochemical sciences.