Agricultural Diversification for Sustainable Food Production

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DR. SUBHASH BABU is currently working as a Senior Scientist at the Division of Agronomy ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi India. He is known for his work on carbon management in agroecosystems soil health integrated farming systems and the integration of innovative climate resilient technology in agriculture. His research and initiatives aim to improve food security and environmental sustainability. Dr. Babu collaborates with various institutions and organizations to promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices in farming making a substantial impact on the agricultural sector.  Dr. Babu has 315+ publications in journals of national and international repute and 6 books.    DR. RAGHAVENDRA SINGH is currently working as a Head Division of Cropping Systems and Resource Management ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research Modipuram Meerut UP (India). He has made significant contributions to soil health nutrient management and the development of innovative farming systems. Dr. Singh's research focuses on enhancing crop productivity resource use efficiency and environmental sustainability. Dr Singh is associated with the development of high yielding varieties of rice maize and rajmash for organic conditions of Sikkim. He has published 120+ research articles and 3 books.    DR. SANJAY SINGH RATHORE is currently working as a Head Division of Agronomy ICAR-IARI New Delhi and National Coordinator of World Bank funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). He has developed IFS models under shifting cultivation efficient irrigation water management and resource conservation technologies for mustard-based cropping systems suitable agri horti and potential crop diversification options for maize-based systems under limited water conditions. Dr. Rathore's research focuses on enhancing crop yields improving resource use efficiency and promoting environmentally sustainable farming techniques. He has published 160+ international and national research papers and six books.   DR. ANUP DAS is currently serving as Director ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna India and Vice President ISA. His extensive research works led to the development of the conservation agriculture-based package of practices for production of pulses and oilseeds in rice and maize fallow areas; organic production packages of important crops in system approach and developed climate resilient integrated farming system & land use models. He has conceptualized and executed an Integrated Organic Farming System in a cluster approach for safe and healthy food production in northeast India. His research focuses primarily on developing innovative agronomic approaches for managing soil health and environmental security and providing practical solutions to challenges faced by small farmers. He has published 250+ research articles and 45 books and bulletins.    Dr. VINOD KUMAR SINGH is currently serving as a Director ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Hyderabad India. Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to soil health and nutrient management particularly in the rice-wheat system (RWS) and other intensive cropping systems. His innovations include site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) and induced defoliation technology. As the leader of the National Innovation for Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) program he has developed technologies to mitigate climatic stress in high-risk districts. Dr. Singh has over 200 research publications.