Sunil Kumar
Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology
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About
Dr. Sunil Kumar is a distinguished agricultural scientist and Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). He currently serves as Director, ICAR–Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, Meerut, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and has extensive expertise in farming systems research, crop production, nutrient management, agroforestry, conservation agriculture, and climate-resilient agriculture. His research contributes to sustainable and resource-efficient agricultural production, with a focus on integrated farming systems, organic and natural farming, and improved resource-use efficiency. Through his scientific leadership and research contributions, he has made significant contributions to advancing sustainable agricultural systems in India.
Employment
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Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research Director2023 - Present
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Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute Head of Division2010 - Present
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Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute Scientist1995 - 2010
Education
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Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology B. Sc. Ag (Hons)1988 - 1990
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Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology B. Sc. Ag (Hons)1988 - 1990
Projects & Funding
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Publications (110)
- Characterization of cactus pear ( Opuntia ficus-indica ) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents Save
- Evaluation of soil health under conventional and integrated organic farming systems models for upper Gangetic plain zone Save
- High value crop based integrated farming system model for peri-urban small farmers of semi-arid Bundelkhand region of India Save
- Transforming food, land, and water systems under global climate change: A review Save
- Evaluating landuse and climate change effects on current and future hydrologic response and its economic valuation in a North-Indian basin using SWAT Save
- Integrated farming system for economic resilience, food security and employment generation for smallholders in western Uttar Pradesh Save
- On-Farm Research in integrated farming systems: Addressing challenges of small farms at the field level Save
- Productivity, profitability and trade-offs in organic farming-based agricultural systems: Global trends and role in shaping new agri-food systems Save
- Energy Use Efficient Approaches in Farming: A Futuristic Strategy Save
- Energy assessment of different rice-based cropping systems under irrigated condition of eastern Uttar Pradesh, India Save