Authored by a highly experienced agricultural scientist of India—this book a comprehensive update on scientific, statistical and policy related aspects of agronomy and agricultural economics, in the specific Indian context. Its aptly illustrated text has been divided into 21 well-structured chapters covering an array of themes and topics, including among others: food and nutrition security, climate change and its effect on agriculture and food security, agro meteorology for crop productivity, agricultural technology, land management and farming systems, irrigation, crop protection, agricultural policy, agricultural marketing, and agricultural resource management. The book also takes a futuristic look at agriculture and food security in India. Appended to the text is an extended bibliography with over 700 references. Dr. S.C. Panda (b. 1939) has over 3 decades of experience in teaching, research and extension in agronomy. He has held various important positions in academic and research institutions in India and abroad.