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Indigenous knowledge and sustainable agricultural resources management under rainfed agro-ecosystem

R. K. Singh, Amish Kumar Sureja · 2008

Summary. Tribal farmers in Madhya Pradesh's rainfed regions have developed sophisticated agricultural systems adapted to harsh, risk-prone environments. These traditional practices—including crop diversity conservation, water management, and pest control—prove productive and sustainable without costly external inputs. The study documents Gond, Baiga, and Pradhan farming wisdom and urges agricultural researchers to systematically learn from and integrate these practices before they disappear.

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Singh, R. K., & Sureja, A. K.. (2008). Indigenous knowledge and sustainable agricultural resources management under rainfed agro-ecosystem. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/2384/1/IJTK%207%284%29%20642-654.pdf

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India
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Asia
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indigenous-innovation, food-systems, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28