Organic Farming and Carbon Sequestration Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture

1. Preface
2. About the Editors
3. Introduction to Organic Farming and Climate Concerns
4. Historical Evolution of Organic Farming
5. Principles of Organic and Climate-Smart Agriculture
6. Soil Health as the Foundation of Organic Farming
7. Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils
8. Organic Soil Management for Climate Benefits
9. Organic Crop Production and Carbon Footprints
10. Pest and Disease Management in Organic Systems
11. Weed Management and Carbon Efficiency
12. Organic Fertilizers and Carbon-Balanced Nutrient Cycles
13. Organic Livestock Farming and Methane Reduction
14. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Organic Farms
15. Carbon Sequestration through Agroforestry and Permaculture
16. Climate Change and Organic Farming
17. Water and Carbon Nexus in Organic Systems
18. Economics of Organic and Carbon Farming
19. Certification, Standards, and Carbon Accounting

Biography

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.