Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in Agriculture
Crop wise with reference to promotion of organic farming
Abstract: Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) is the actual knowledge of a given population that reflects the experiences based on tradition and includes more recent experiences with modern technologies. Indigenous agricultural practices (IAPs) are an unwritten body ofknowledge. There is no systematic record to describe what they are, what they do and how they do what they do, how they can be changed, their operations, their boundaries and their applications.
Author/s: Ajay Singh Rajput
Year of Publications: 2018
Cross-sectoral Validation of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Agriculture
Abstract: The results of 38 ITKs have been included in this volume entitled, 'Cross-sectoral Validation of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Agriculture - Document 4', out of 38 ITKs, 23 were validated cross sectoral, i.e. at more than one location in different zones and 15 were single center experiments
Author/s: P.S. Arya S.K. Das M. Geetha Rani A. Mishra L.R. Verma and et al.,
Year of publication: 2004
Revival of ITK for Sustainable Agriculture under Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: 20 ITKs observed for sustainable agriculture belonging to two groups, crop production and livestock production and each have observed 10 ITKs respectively. Survey was conducted as per methodology of international institute of rural reconstruction and modified as accessibility. Informal interview method was used for recording. The bidahani (beushening) and sanda (double transplanting) for rice cultivation and surka (cooked liquid gruel) for dairy husbandry are confined very local and traditional knowledge in Eastern Uttar Pradesh conditions.
Author/s: Gyan Prakash Morya, Rajnish Kumar and Yogesh
Year of publication: 2016
Study and Documentation of Indigenous Traditional Plants and Techniques Used in Agriculture in Tripura
Abstract: The advent of the concept of sustainable agriculture in late eighties in Indian agricultural scenario has evoked interest on indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) that has the element of use of natural products to solve the problems pertaining to agriculture and allied activities. Indian farmers, over centuries, have learnt to grow food and to survive in difficult environments, where the rich tradition of ITK has been interwoven with the agricultural practices followed by them.
Author/s: Uptal Giri
Indigenous Technical Knowledge and its Relevance for Sustainability
Abstract: ITK is stored in people's memories and activities, and is expressed in the form of stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, dances, myths, cultural values, beliefs, rituals, community laws, local language and taxonomy, agricultural practices, equipment, materials, plant species and animal breeds. ITK is shared and communicated orally, by specific examples and through culture. An African proverb says "When an old knowledgeable person dies, a whole library dies” indicating the importance of ITKs.
Author/s: Sandhya Shenoy
Indigenous Technical Knowledge among the tribal Farmers of Visakhapatnam
Abstract: The High Altitude and Tribal area is situated in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, which are a series of broken hills and ridges raising up to an altitude of 50 to 1680 m above mean sea level. There are 33 scheduled tribes inhabited in the area and the major groups are being savara, bhagata, jatapu, Valmiki, konda dora, koya, kondu etc. This study presents a list of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) of the tribal farmers adopted in their farm operations. The study gives a strategy for higher adoption of ITKs and their blended technologies.
Author/s: Uma Maheswara Rao
Year of Publication: 2014
Documentation and perceived rationale of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) utilized in Boro rice cultivation by farmers of Kamrup District of Assam
Abstract: All in about 57 ITKs under nine selected cultivation practices of Boro rice were explored in the study. The maximum number (33) of ITKs were identified and documented under ‘plant protection’ and least number (only one) recorded in ‘fertility management’. Majority of the identified ITKs (43.86%) were found to be moderately effective as per respondent’s view. The rationale behind the use of ITKs identified in the investigation was purely based on the free opinion of the respondents as they have observed the results in their own situation. The average extent of use of ITKs for the entire district was found to be 6.68%.
Author/s: R.K. Talukdar, S. Barman and A. Hussain
Year of Publication: 2012
Indigenous Technical Knowledge System Followed By Tribal Farmers in Kolli Hills of Tamilnadu
Abstract: This study was conducted in 5 tribal villages in kolli hills of Namakkal district in Tamilnadu. In this study knowledge level of the Tribal farmer were analyzed regarding indigenous paddy cultivation practices. The result on knowledge level of the respondents shows that slightly half of the samples (56.67 per cent) had moderate level of knowledge and regarding practisewise knowledge level, the whole population had knowledge on Exposure of paddy seeds to sunlight for 4-5 days, Application of farm yard manure, Draining water next day of sowing, Maintaining water level for next few days after transplanting, exposure of harvested crop bundled to sunlight for one or two days in the field.
Author/s: P. Ramesh, D. Vengatesan, K. Poovarasan, T Kalidasan
Year of Publication: 2019
Awareness and adoption of indigenous technical knowledge in management of surgical conditions in livestock in Kashmir
Abstract: The farmers were found to adopt variety of the local plants, spices and age old techniques for managing various surgical conditions in animals. For treating wound and horn avulsion paste of salt and turmeric was used, Dandelion and Woods worm was used in strains and sprains, red clay and salt paste in treatment of abscess, kerosene and turpentine oil in case of maggots. The awareness of these ITKs was comparatively high among the people than the adoption. The cost of these ITKs was perceived to be low, healing was moderate and to prepare was perceived as easy by majority of respondents.
Author/s: Sheikh Shubeena, A Hai, SA Hamdani, AH Akand, Sehrish Shafiq, KH Bulbul, SS Nisa, Subata Mahboob and Asma Irshad Qureshi
Year of Publication: 2018
Role of ITK in Conservation Agriculture: Blending Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge
Abstract: India's ancient scriptures consisting of 4 Vedas, 108 Upanishads, 2 epics, Bhagwad Gita, Brahmasutras, 18 Purana, Manu Sniriti, Kautilya Shastra and Smritis as well as the teachings of innumerable sayings, proverbs and sages contain profound literature of ideas, concepts and practices which are designed to address the process of building harmonious relationship among man, animal and nature. The enhancement of the quality of life of the Indians who in great majority live in and depend on agricultural production systems would be impossible by keeping this rich tradition of ITK aside.
Author/s: N. Prakash, S. S. Roy and S. V. Ngachan
Cross-regional analysis on usage of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in dairy farming
Abstract: Present paper is an attempt to review the Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) practised and documented across five regions in India viz., North, South, East, West and North East regions to understand the prevalence of ITKs and its dynamics of usage across the country. Cross regional analysis of location specificity of different ITKs, similarities and variation in ingredients usage and researchable issues in ITKs would help in further promoting its widespread usage.
Author/s: K. Ponnusamy*, Rajiv Baliram Kale, K.N. Ravi, M.C. Arulmozhi Devi and Parvinder Sharma
Year of Publication: 2017
Validation of the Indigenous Technical Knowledge of Indigenous Livestock Breeding and Management
Abstract: ITK of the agro-pastoral communities of the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana exists as “tacit” knowledge and does not necessarily exist in written or scientifically documented from. Certain preferences of the breeders like the number and position of hair whorls on the animal and their relevance to health and desired qualities of the animal has to be investigated more scientifically.
Author/s: Kanna K. Siripurapu, Shilpi Sharma, Anushree Sainger, Sabyasachi Das, and Kameswara Rao Kotamraju
Popular ITK Practices in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand
ITK envisages the villagers to diagnose the particular disorder or disease in fi eld crops, vegetables, and livestock, as well as its management through their capabilities as proved by their ancestors. This technique is largely based on the farmer’s assumption, reliable evidences, economic viability, farming community consent, traditional sound knowledge, and positive result. Villagers in hilly areas are more sensitive to adopt ITK practices as they are far away to recent agricultural as well as social developments. They easily follow the traditional knowledge that they have learnt from their older generations.
Author/s: BD Singh and Shashank Tyagi
Year of Publication: 2014
ITK Among Livestock Keepers of Karnataka
Abstract: Indigenous knowledge has two powerful advantages over scientific knowledge like it has little or no cost and it is readily available. Traditional knowledge in livestock management can be on dairy herd management, animal health care practices and product or by-product management. Several indigenous practices in the above aspects can be seen all over Karnataka with small or considerable differences based on the culture and availability of the sources in the particular region.
Author/s: K. P. Ramesha, S. Jeykumar, S. Sunash Mukund, A. Kataktalware, P. R. Deepa and T. Venkatashamaiah
Year of Publication: 2020
ITK Among Livestock Keepers of Karnataka
Abstract: Indigenous knowledge has two powerful advantages over scientific knowledge like it has little or no cost and it is readily available. Traditional knowledge in livestock management can be on dairy herd management, animal health care practices and product or by-product management. Several indigenous practices in the above aspects can be seen all over Karnataka with small or considerable differences based on the culture and availability of the sources in the particular region.
Author/s: K. P. Ramesha, S. Jeykumar, S. Sunash Mukund, A. Kataktalware, P. R. Deepa and T. Venkatashamaiah
Year of Publication: 2020
Indigenous Pest Management Practices of Indian Hill Farmers: Introspecting Their Rationale and Communication Pattern for Secure Ecosystems
Abstract: A total of 120 farmers from district Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, India, were selected through the simple random sampling method. Interviews and focussed group discussions were used to collect data. Out of a total of 32 documented indigenous practices, 27 were found to be rational by the scientists. Neighbours ranked first as the source of information, followed by friends and relatives. Knowledge related to managing pests through indigenous methods was shared by the farmers, mainly in temples. They learned the practical application of these indigenous practices during childhood while working with parents in the fields, followed by observing their friends and relatives.
Author/s: Surya Rathore, Manish Chandola, Rupan Raghuvanshi, Manmeet Kaur and Kundan Veer Singh
Year of Publication: 2021
Plant Protection in Ancient Period-ITK- Harvesting- Threshing and Storage
Abstract: In the past when Indians were gaining knowledge on the prediction of rainfall, management of agriculture, farm operations, harvesting, and storage, nothing was known about plant protection. The only methods to protect the crop were prayers and mantras. It was believed that the crop is protected if the mantra was written with red lac-dye and tied to the crop. But it cannot be said that the people of that time were unaware of insects and other pests and their damage. Some of the pests (in Sanskrit) affecting crops were gandhi, Shankhi, Pandarmundi, dhuli, and shringari.
Author/s: Surapala’s Vrikshayurveda
Astronomy - Prediction Of Monsoon Rains; Parashara, Varamihira, Panchanga in comparison to modern methods
Abstract: Modern scientific knowledge of methods of weather forecasting have originated recently. But ancient indigenous knowledge is unique to our country. India had a glorious scientific and technological tradition in the past. A scientific study of meteorology was made by our ancient astronomers and astrologers. Even today, it is common that village astrologers (pandits)are right in surprisingly high percentage of their weather predications.
Author/s: Anonymus
Indigenous Technical Knowledge for Water Conservation
Abstract: Water is indispensable for human existence. The existing limited water resources are not only fast depleting but its quality is also deteriorating posing serious threat to agricultural sustainability. Adequate, timely and assured availability of water is critical to enhance productivity of field, horticulture and plantation crops. Agronomic approaches for crop management in rainfed farming to increase water use efficiency and a contingent technology to overcome the adverse weather aberrations will also be dealt with.
Author/s: Anonymus
Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) Based Pest Management Practices for Boro Paddy in Northern Parts of West Bengal
Abstract: Boro paddy is an important crop in Northern districts of West Bengal, but the crop have to pass through various biotic and abiotic stresses among which insect pest is one of the most important limiting factors. A number of indigenous knowledge based pest management module for boro paddy have been formulated and tested in the agroecosystem under consideration during boro season of 2015 and 2016. Inspiring results obtained in field trial from two years of study.
Author/s: Puran Pokhrel and Nripendra Laskar
Year of publication: 2020
Drumavichitrīkaranam - The Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis
Abstract: The long-term negative effects of Genetically Modified (GM) crops are still unclear. In the Indian context, a much safer technology may already be within our reach, locked in such ancient treatises as the Vrikshāyurveda. In tune with the current trends in organic agriculture, there also exists an organic methodology of plant mutagenesis- termed Drumavichitrīkaranam- in the ancient Indian treatises.
Author/s: Nithya Ranganathan
Year of publication: 2018
User-friendly Storage Practices Followed by Rural Women of Rajasthan
Abstract: The practice of using natural sources for storage of various household items dates back to the very earliest periods of known human history. There is evidence of ash, sand, and herbs used in ancient civilization and these materials have been credited with mystical power for increasing storage life. Many of these practices find credibility even in this modern era. The logic behind the use of these materials is that they are user-friendly and are associated with scientific reasoning that provides enjoyment and satisfaction to the users.
Author/s: Manju Gupta, Simple Jain, and Deepika Mandowara
Indigenous Technical Knowledge (Itk) Practiced by Dairy and Piggery Farmers in Meghalaya
Abstract: ITKs are still in vogue in rural Meghalaya therefore identification and documentation of such indigenous practices is very important, lest they disappear or endanger to extinction. The study was conducted in two districts viz. East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts taking two villages from each district. The information was documented using Focus Group Discussion and also through interviewing with the farmers who practiced ITK in their livestock management. ITKs on care and management such as healing of wounds, diarrhoea, foot and mouth disease, increasing body mass, bone fracture, etc. of dairy and piggery are recorded.
Author/s: M. Defenderson Shadap and Sao Evalwell Dkhar
Year of publication: 2019
Inventory of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Agriculture
Abstract: Identify, collect, classify and document indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in different agro-climatic regions in respect of production and farming systems; Catalogue and characterize the information for developing database; Ascertain the propensity of the extent and level of use of various ITKs by the farmers in the management of their farming systems; Validate the selected ITKs; and Evolve a mechanism to protect peoples’ property rights and facilitate the process of sharing for the benefit of the farming community.
Author/s: Subba Reddy S K Das L R Verma H P S Arya M Geetha Rani et al.,
Year of Publications: 2003.
Indigenous Technological Knowledge in Pest and Disease Management of Agricultural Crops – A Review
Abstract: Indigenous technological knowledge (ITK) can play an important role in organic agriculture more particularly in pest and disease management of agricultural crops. The ITKs are eco-friendly and even compatible to other management practices, contributing towards pesticidal residue-free agricultural products. The North eastern states of India are heartland of indigenous groups of people and treasure house of ITKs applicable in agricultural sector.
Author/s: Sarodee Boruah, Sanjoy Borthakur and M. Neog
Year of publication: 2020
Tamil Nadu Agriculture University Indigenous Farming :: Indigenous Technical Knowledge _ District wise
Abstract: ITKs related to various practice of agriculture such as seed treatment, seed storage, cropping system practices, pest and disease management in crops and cattle, preparation of various formulations are covered.
Author/s: Anonymous
Year of publication: 2014
Conservation and Management of Indigenous Technical Knowledge
Abstract: Villagers in rural areas are more interested to adopt ITKs because of having enough agricultural tools to achieve recent agricultural as well as social developments of rural communities. They can easily adopt the traditional knowledge of agricultural operations that they had learnt since long time from their ancestors to meet national food security of the present generations. A number of ITKs are also occasionally used by the farmers in rural region of India, Out of them, some very popular ones are discussed herewith the general arguments.
Author/s: Shashank Tyagi, M.K. Singh, B.D. Singh and Sunil Kumar
Year of publication: 2018
Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) of fish farmers at Dhalai district of Tripura, NE India
Abstract: In this study, the traditional knowledge of fish farmers were identified and described on integration of animal and plant component in fish based farming system, protection of fishes from enemies, ponds used for the protection of bamboo from damage and fishing methods. The ITKs on fish-cum-vegetable (bottle gourd) culture, paddy-cum-fish culture, fish-cum-duckery, practice of protection of fishes from enemies, ponds used for the protection of bamboo from damage, and different types of bamboo made fishing traps were recorded
Author/s: Ratan K Saha and Dilip Nath
Year of publication: 2013
Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for Sustainable Agriculture in India
Abstract: Many of these knowledge and technologies are at par with the modern knowledge and technology system and have been provided the indigenous communities with comfort and self-sufficiency. These traditional knowledge and technologies can play a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of the communities. It has been observed that there is an instant need to document and preserve the Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) of different communities, many of which are at the brink of extinction. There is a lack of proper alliance between the practice of indigenous and modern knowledge.
Author/s: Sumit Sow and Shivani Ranjan
Year of publication: 2021
Indigenous Technical knowledge Portal for Agriculture
Abstract: Indigenous knowledge is the information base for a society, which facilitates communication and decision-making. Indigenous information systems are dynamic, and are continually influenced by internal creativity and experimentation as well as by contact with external systems . The term indigenous technical knowledge is often camouflaged with the belief that is associated with forthcoming happenings and the innovations made by the farmers to solve specific problems
Author/s: NAARM
Application of Indigenous technical Knowledge in Organic Fruit Production
Abstract: Organic fruit production essentially excludes the use of many inputs associated with modern farming, most notably synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It lies in a simple principle of utilizing cheap and local inputs with zero utilization of chemicals in any form like fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, antibiotic, hormone etc. Here in this context we are discussing some of ITK practices which are following in fruit crops in India.
Author/s: T. Kranthi Kumar, B. Babu Rao, Sankara Dasu, P. Gangadhara Rao and M. Venkata Ramana
Year of Publication: 2016
Indigenous Technical knowledge-concept, scope and relevance in integrated agriculture production system (multiple)
Abstract: Its a Capacity building Program by Agricultural education Division of ICAR wherein one can download ebooks on ITK knowledges related to production, soil and water conservation, pest and disease management etc.
Author/s: Safeer Alam, Sushil Kumar and H. A. Malik
Year of Publication: 2017
Use of Indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in animal husbandry practices in India
Abstract: Ethnoveterinary practices, is growing, and is highly developed in some countries, for example Spain,usa. The indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) regarding animal husbandry is considered as old as domestication of various livestock species. Unfortunately, these practices, which are in vogue throughout rural India, are little documented and there is danger of extinction of this knowledge. Traditional knowledge is characterized as the sum of experience and knowledge for a given ethnic group, which forms the basis for decision making in regard to familiar and unfamiliar problems and challenges. In this article, different traditional practices in dairying, sheep and goat farming, poultry farming, and duck rearing were discussed
Author/s: pashudhan praharee
Year of Publication: 2020
Awareness and Adoption of Indigenous Technical Knowledge among Livestock Owners of Bihar
Abstract: Lack of proper awareness of ITK and adoption of natural resources is one of the major issues towards its final adoption. Considering the need for effective propagation of ITK, the research was carried out in selected districts of Bihar followed by training of livestock farmers regarding treatment of different diseases of livestock through use of the selected natural resources. Further the extent of awareness and its adoption level was taken from structured schedule prepared for this purpose. It was found that awareness score was high for the use of Jamun and Mango bark for the control of diarrhoea (56%), Kalmegh leaves as antipyretics (40%), use of Harjor for fracture remedy (60%).
Author/s: Saroj K. Rajak , Pankaj Kumar and J. Manjusa
Year of Publication: 2018
Animal Husbandry Traditional Knowledge in Kancheepuram District
Abstract: India, the country of Rishi and Krishi, has a very rich heritage of traditional health control and several treatment systems that have been used for animals since time immemorial. Traditional knowledge is characterized as the sum of experience and knowledge for a given ethnic group, which forms the basis for decision making in regard to familiar and unfamiliar problems and challenges. In this article, different traditional practices in dairying, sheep and goat farming, poultry farming, and duck rearing were discussed.
Author/s: K. Devaki and P. Mathialagan
Year of Publication: 2015
Indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) regardingagriculture and household practiced by the farmersin Reddypalem village of Kuthur Mandal ofTelangana
Abstract: ITKs are plentiful in rural community and these are easy and its application iseconomic. ITK is acquired by the local people through practice, informal experiment and understanding of local climatic conditions.By this background, present study was conducted in Ranga Reddy district with the objective to documentationof Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Reddypalemvillage of Kothur mandal in Ranga Reddy
Author/s: Manju Yadav, K V Patil, S. Kavitha and M. Sreenivasulu
Year of Publication: 2017
ITK in Cotton production and protection in India
Abstract: Cotton is considered to be the highly pesticide consuming commercial crop, wherein management of aphids and borer will take major share in the cost of production. Package of practice for cotton is blended with ITK technologies in all the practices from land preparation to pest and disease management.
Author/s: M. Sabesh
Identification and. Adoption of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) by Sugarcane Growers
Abstract: Traditional values which are suitable in nature need to be compared with the values of modem technological systems. The modem agricultural science is different and some times contradictory· to the traditional agricultural knowledge possessed· by the farmers. The traditional practices of agriculture will disappear unless their values are promoted. For destruction in vast storage of traditional agricultural practices modern patterns are· largely responsible.
Author/s: s. R. PateP, R. B. PateF and V. D. JoshP
Year of Publication: 1998
Transferring an Indigenous Practice for Soil Improvement : Cattle Manure with Groundnut Shells
Abstract: Indigenous practices related to soil and water conservation which can also be termed resource-conserving technologies need to be documented in a systematic way and also to be analyzed and introduced to potential new areas. Preparation of valuable manure from groundnut shells spread on the floor of the cattle shed is one such indigenous practice followed by farmers of Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. This age-old practice is still practiced by the farmers of this region.
Author/s: World Bank Group,
Year of Publication: 2006
ITK Among Livestock Keepers of Karnataka
Abstract: Indigenous knowledge has two powerful advantages over scientific knowledge like it has little or no cost and it is readily available. Traditional knowledge in livestock management can be on dairy herd management, animal health care practices and product or by-product management. Several indigenous practices in the above aspects can be seen all over Karnataka with small or considerable differences based on the culture and availability of the sources in the particular region.
Author/s: K. P. Ramesha, S. Jeykumar, S. Sunash Mukund, A. Kataktalware, P. R. Deepa and T. Venkatashamaiah
Year of Publication: 2020
Role of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Aquaculture
Abstract: The Indigenous technological (ITK) in aquaculture predominantly related to farm inputs has been developed by the farmers themselves, based on their experiences. Farmer’s innovation is based on their indigenous knowledge. The indigenous knowledge is the accumulated knowledge, skills, and technology of the local farmer derived from the interaction of the ecosystem. The knowledge has been inherited from generation to generation.
Author/s: Tameshwar, Jhamla Jangde and Bhuneshwar Jaiswal
Year of Publication: 2021
Traditional Technical Knowledge
Abstract: There is a lot of indigenous agricultural know-how available with the farming communities specially the tribals. These traditional farming systems are products of centuries of accumulated experiences. Farmers all over the world have developed their own indigenous systems of farming with local inputs. In India the traditional system of farming is being practiced since the Vedic age. This traditional wisdom can disappear unless their understanding values are promoted. Many of the practices, which were beneficial and were being used since generations have been lost because of lack of appreciation.
Author/s: Anonymus
Water harvesting and irrigation developments during different periods – water storage – distribution and relevance to modern agriculture.
Abstract: The need for continuous supply of water for irrigation whether from canal, well, pond or lake is realized as the most important for agriculture in ancient period. It should be preserved by all sorts of efforts for the benefit of agriculture. The different irrigation principles adopted in ancient period are : Construction of large mud embankment on a stone foundation for diverting flood water from the river. Building of small tanks.
Author/s: Anonymus
Indigenous technical knowledge for pest, disease and weed management in agriculture
Abstract: The present study was conducted with the objective of identify and document the existing indigenous technical knowledge of tribal’s in agriculture and allied field covering a sample of 120 tribal farmers. Documentation of ITK was done using primary and secondary source of information. The major documented indigenous knowledge was under the following sub-title; pest management, disease management and weed management.
Author/s: Mahima Shakrawar, Dr. Seema Naberia and Dr. AK Pande
Year of Publication: 2018
The Concept and Formulation of Kunapajala, the World’s Oldest Fermented Liquid Organic Manure
Abstract: Modern scientific knowledge of methods of weather forecasting have originated recently. But ancient indigenous knowledge is unique to our country. India had a glorious scientific and technological tradition in the past. A scientific study of meteorology was made by our ancient astronomers and astrologers. Even today, it is common that village astrologers (pandits)are right in surprisingly high percentage of their weather predications.
Author/s: Y. L. Nene
Year of Publication: 2018
Potential of Some Methods Described in Vrikshayurvedas in Crop Yield Increase and Disease Management
Abstract: A good deal of that knowledge, the author believes, is applicable to the crop production in modern India, especially at the small farmers level. It is necessary, however, to validate effectivity of several ancient practices. This paper attempts to suggest the potential of some of those old practices in managing plant diseases. It is hoped that plant pathology researchers will take interest and conduct experiments to check validity of the suggested practices.
Author/s: Y L Nene
Year of publication: 2012
Traditional Knowledge and Management Systems in Fisheries
Abstract: This publication is a compilation of selected papers representing the summation of the valuable traditional knowledge. This is brought out as the first step in impinging upon scientific research by providing access to the knowledge and resources of indigenous and local fisheries communities, and by requiring that policy and management be made with their full participation. Scientific community should respond by following these developments, institutionalizing this participation at all levels of scientific activity, and respecting the value of indigenous knowledge.
Author/s: Leela Edwin, T. V. Sankar and Devika Pillai
Year of publication: 2019
Krishi Gita
Abstract: A treatise on Indigenous farming practices of Malayalam desham (Kerala) translated to Hindi and other languages for circulation. Majorly describing the cultivation systems and locally adapted varieties of rice for various ecological and geographic regions of medieval Kerala
Author/s: Sunil Kumar Kandelwala, Indrajith Mayur
Year of publication: 2021