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About The Book: Crop-Production in India: A Critical Survey of its Problems by Sir Albert Howard offers a detailed analysis of the agricultural challenges facing India during the early 20th century. Drawing from his extensive field experience, Howard examines issues such as soil degradation, poor crop yields, pest infestations, and the limitations of colonial agricultural policies. He emphasizes the importance of traditional Indian farming practices, especially organic methods like composting, as solutions to these problems. The book advocates for a more holistic and sustainable approach to agriculture, highlighting the need to restore soil health and align scientific research with indigenous knowledge to improve crop productivity. About The Author: Sir Albert Howard (1873–1947) was an English botanist and pioneering figure in the early organic farming movement. Educated at Cambridge, he worked in the West Indies before serving as Imperial Economic Botanist in India from 1905 to 1924. While in India, Howard closely studied traditional farming practices, learning from local peasants and pests, whom he called his “professors.” He documented and promoted Indian methods of sustainable agriculture, emphasizing composting and soil health. As Director of the Institute of Plant Industry in Indore, he became a key advocate for organic farming. Howard was honored with multiple awards, including the C.I.E. in 1914. The Title 'Crop-Production in India: A Critical Survey of its Problems written/authored/edited by Albert Howard', published in the year 1924. The ISBN 9789372258936 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 199 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.