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almahu_9949602146502882
Format:
1 online resource (382 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9783030144098
Series Statement:
Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy Series
Note:
Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India -- Abbreviations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Author Biographies -- Chapter 1: Indian Food Systems towards 2050: Challenges and Opportunities -- 1.1 Motivation -- 1.2 Approach -- 1.3 Key Takeaways from the Book -- Chapter 2: Economic Growth, Agriculture and Food Systems: Explaining Regional Diversity -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Explaining Inter-State Divergence in Structural Transformation -- 2.2.1 Characterizing ST by Development Process Adopted -- 2.2.2 An Empirical Exercise on Characterizing ST in India -- 2.3 Transition from the Agriculture to the Non-agricultural Sector: Frictions and Search Costs in Labor Markets -- 2.3.1 The Push and Pull of Migration in Response to Disequilibria in Labor Markets -- 2.3.2 Explaining High R2R Migration Rates: Moving Low-skilled Agricultural Labor Between Low and High ST States -- 2.3.3 Explaining Low R2U Migration Rates: Illuminating Frictions That Affect the Speed of Transition -- 2.3.4 Changing Demographic Structure and Its Impact on Rural Productivity -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Rural Livelihood Challenges: Moving out of Agriculture -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Non-farm Sector as Part of the Development Strategy -- 3.2.1 Distributional Implications of Non-farm Income -- 3.3 Composition of the Rural Non-farm Sector in India -- 3.4 Urbanization and Growth of the Rural Economy -- 3.4.1 Emergence of Smaller Towns -- 3.4.2 Peri-urban Areas and Agricultural Growth -- 3.5 Policy Strategies to Encourage the Growth of the Non-farm Sector in India -- 3.5.1 Focus on Agriculture and Rural Infrastructure -- 3.5.2 Governing Census Towns as Urban Areas -- 3.5.3 Linking Food Systems to the Jobs Agenda -- 3.5.4 Skill Enhancement and Investment in Human Capital -- 3.5.5 Quality of Non-farm Sector -- 3.6 Conclusion.
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References -- Chapter 4: Diet Diversity and the Declining Importance of Staple Grains -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Nature of Changing Food Demand -- 4.3 Transformation in the Agri-food Systems -- 4.4 Urbanization, Cultural and Demographic Change -- 4.5 Concerns for the Food Systems -- 4.5.1 Rise in the Consumption of Convenience Food -- 4.5.2 Food Prices and Inflation -- 4.5.3 Implications for Health, Nutrition and Environment -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: The Nutrition Transformation: From Undernutrition to Obesity -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Current State of the Triple Burden of Malnutrition in India -- 5.3 Pathways Towards Better Nutrition Outcomes -- 5.4 Evidence on Pathways and Their Corresponding Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Interventions -- 5.4.1 Pathways to Reduce Household Malnutrition Through Diet Diversification -- 5.4.1.1 Improving Access to Food Diversity -- 5.4.1.2 Increasing Household Incomes -- 5.4.2 Pathways to Reduce Individual Malnutrition by Improving Access -- 5.4.2.1 Inducing Positive Nutrition Behaviors Within Households -- 5.4.2.2 Improving Nutrient Absorption by Investing in the Health Environment -- 5.5 Challenges for the Future -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Reimagining Safety Net Programs -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Role of Safety Nets in the Food Systems -- 6.3 Safety Net Programs in India -- 6.4 Food-based Safety Net Programs -- 6.4.1 Impact of Food-based Safety Net Programs on Nutrition -- 6.4.2 Calorie-based Food Assistance -- 6.5 Non-food-Based Safety Nets -- 6.6 Political Economy of the Safety Net -- 6.7 The Possible Future of Safety Nets in India -- 6.7.1 Citizenship Rights or Hand-Outs? -- 6.7.2 Newer Forms of Safety Nets: Health Insurance -- 6.7.3 Stage of Structural Transformation and Urbanization of Safety Nets -- 6.7.4 The Question of Cash Transfers.
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6.7.5 Universal Basic Income -- 6.7.6 Use of Technology for Efficient Safety Nets -- 6.7.7 Linkage and Synergies with Agriculture -- 6.7.8 Government Investment in Public Goods -- 6.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Enabling Smallholder Prosperity through Commercialization and Diversification -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Farm Size, Yields and Regional Disparities-Benefits and Limits of the Green Revolution -- 7.2.1 Green Revolution Technologies and Regional and Crop Disparities -- 7.3 Production Challenges-Small Farm Diversification, Commercialization and Risks -- 7.3.1 Small Farms and the Costs of Diversification -- 7.3.2 Challenges in Accessing Factor Markets and Improving Supply-Credit, Labor and Input Costs -- 7.3.2.1 Access to Institutional Credit -- 7.3.2.2 Changing Labor Costs-Effects of Farm Level and Non-farm Wages -- 7.3.2.3 Changing Nature of Input Markets and Access Problems -- 7.4 The Way Forward: Institutional Interventions to Address Production Challenges and Reducing Regional Disparity -- 7.4.1 Institutional Interventions in Smallholder Agriculture-Aggregation Models-Revisiting Land Tenure Systems -- 7.4.1.1 Land Tenure and the Question of Access to Land -- 7.4.2 Agricultural Development in Eastern India-Rectifying Regional Disparities -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Linking Farms to Markets: Reducing Transaction Costs and Enhancing Bargaining Power -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Agricultural Markets, Small Producers and Transaction Costs -- 8.2.1 Transaction Costs in Agricultural Marketing -- 8.3 Experience of Linking Farms to Market -- 8.3.1 Vertical Coordination in Value Chains-Challenges and Limitations -- 8.3.1.1 Size, Crop Type and Geography as Influence of Vertical Coordination -- 8.3.1.2 The High Cost of Organizing Value Chains and Incentives to Form Linkages.
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8.3.2 Alternative Marketing Platforms-eMarkets, Future Markets and Warehousing -- 8.4 Institutions and Policy-Value Chains and the Future of Food Systems -- 8.4.1 Vertical Coordination and Linkages to Alternative Marketing Platforms -- 8.4.2 Market Reforms and Infrastructure -- 8.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Agricultural Technology for Increasing Competitiveness of Small Holders -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 The Post-Green Revolution Challenges to Indian Agriculture-From Environmental Externalities to Climate Change -- 9.2.1 Going Beyond Green Revolution Technologies -- 9.2.2 Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Production Risks -- 9.3 The New Role of Technology and Management for Sustainable Agriculture -- 9.3.1 Yield Gaps and Resilience-The Role of Plant Technologies -- 9.3.2 Information, Management Practices, Production and Consumption Efficiency for Sustainable Intensification -- 9.4 The Way Forward: Institutional Support for Technology Adoption -- 9.4.1 Cost of Technology-Affordability, Adaptability and Economies of Scale -- 9.4.2 The GM Debate -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Managing Climate Change Risks in Food Systems -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 What Is India's Experience of Climate Change Thus Far? -- 10.3 Pathways Through Which Climate Changes Impact Food Systems -- 10.3.1 Impacts on Food and Nutrient Availability -- 10.3.1.1 Impact on Agricultural Productivity -- 10.3.1.2 Impact on Biodiversity -- 10.3.1.3 Impact on Price Volatility and Food Access -- 10.3.2 Impacts on Health and Thus Future Labor Productivity -- 10.3.2.1 Direct Impact on Malnutrition -- 10.3.2.2 Other Impacts on Health and Nutrition Access -- 10.3.3 Impacts on Long-Term GDP Growth -- 10.3.3.1 Regional Losses from Climate Change on GDP -- 10.3.3.2 Impact on Communities and Households.
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10.3.3.3 Impact on Individuals Within Households -- 10.4 Managing Current and Future Climate Risks for India -- 10.4.1 Quantifying India's Contribution Towards Climate Change -- 10.4.2 Overview of India's Commitment Towards Mitigation and Reduction of GHG Emissions -- 10.4.3 Refocusing Climate Change Policies Towards Tackling Risks for Food Systems -- 10.4.4 Moving Beyond Strategies and Towards Concrete Measureable Actions -- 10.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: The Way Forward: Food Systems for Enabling Rural Prosperity and Nutrition Security -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Policies for Agricultural Development: Facilitating Greater Nutrient Availability and Rural Prosperity Through Commercialization and Diversification -- 11.2.1 Promoting Aggregation Models and Rectifying Smallholder Disadvantages of Scale -- 11.2.2 Reforming Markets to Improve Farmer Participation and Increase the Efficiency of Transactions -- 11.2.3 Increasing Access to Technology Adoption for Sustainable Intensification -- 11.2.4 Making Agriculture Production Systems Climate-Smart -- 11.2.5 Increasing Bio-availability of Quality Nutrients in the Food Supply Chain -- 11.3 Policies for the Nutrition Transition: Increasing Access to Good Quality Foods and Nutrients -- 11.3.1 Intra-Household Safety Nets to Improve Nutrient Access for Women and Children -- 11.3.2 Water and Sanitation Infrastructure for Better Health Outcomes -- 11.3.3 Encouraging Behavior Change Towards More Healthy Nutrition Consumption Practices -- 11.3.4 Increasing Health Service Capacity and Improving the Quality of Care -- 11.3.5 Bolstering Safety Nets to Address Urban Food Security and Improve Access to Nutrients Beyond Calories -- 11.4 Policies for Economic Development: Creating Economic Opportunities for Catch-Up Growth and Linking Food Systems to the Job Agenda.
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11.4.1 Improving Rural Infrastructure to Stimulate Non-farm Growth and Improve Connectivity to Urban Areas to Stimulate Rural Development.
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Print version: Pingali, Prabhu Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2019 ISBN 9783030144081
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