
Modern Technology in Vegetable Production
Author: Shiba Supriya Demta & Madhukar Kumar
“Modern Technology in Vegetable Production” explores the latest innovations and scientific approaches in vegetable farming. The book highlights how technology has transformed traditional farming practices into efficient, high-yield, and sustainable systems. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of modern tools, techniques, and practices that optimize vegetable growth, reduce labor, and improve crop quality. This makes it valuable for students, researchers, farmers, and agricultural professionals alike. The book covers advanced technologies such as protected cultivation (greenhouses, polyhouses, and shade nets), precision farming, drip irrigation, fertigation, and use of sensors for soil and crop monitoring. It also addresses mechanization in
planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Each chapter explains how these technologies improve efficiency, conserve resources, and maximize productivity, making vegetable farming more predictable and profitable. The text is aimed at students of horticulture, agriculture, and allied sciences, as well as farmers, extension workers, and agribusiness professionals seeking to adopt modern practices. Ultimately, it serves as both an educational guide and a practical reference for achieving sustainable, high-tech vegetable production.