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Books in English

Wisdom in Traditional Farming Systems

Dr. J Venkateshwarlu (for CSA), 2005; English, 251 Pages, Price : Rs. 100

This book focuses on traditional farming systems in dry land agriculture. It delves deeply into various factors behind development of traditional water and soil conservation practices, biodiversity, organic farming and challenges of sustainable development before us.

The Seed Sector in Andhra Pradesh

Kavitha Kuruganti (for CSA), 2005; English, 160 Pages, Price : Rs. 50

This book looks in to the policies on seed, farmers problems and experiences regarding seed, alternative seed production and distribution systems.

   

NPM in Cotton, Pigeonpea, Groundnut and Castor

CSA, CWS - 2002, English, 64 pages, Rs. 35

A well illustrated multicolor book focuses on pests and diseases of cotton, pigeonpea, Groundnut and Castor; their identification and biology and various life stages besides elucidating various non-pesticidal management options for those pests.

Books in Telugu

Sahaja Sasya Rakshana

CSA - 2005, Telugu, 78 pages, Rs. 80

A well illustrated multicolor manual on the concept of Non-Pesticidal Management (NPM). It deals with pesticide poisoning, understanding important crop pests and farmers friends besides various NPM methods and cost effective pest control options

 

Vari Saagulo SRI Viplavam

CSA, WASSAN, WWF - 2005, Telugu, 16 pages, Rs. 10

A multicolored booklet on the SRI method of paddy cultivation. It deals with principles and practices of SRI, various problems encountered and inroads made by different farmers in overcoming them.

 

   

Patti, Kandi, Verusanaga mariyu Amudamu Pantalalo Purugumandulu Vaadakundaa Sasyarakshana

CSA, CWS - 2002, Telugu, 64 pages, Rs. 35

A well illustrated multicolour book focuses on pests and diseases of cotton, pigeonpea, Groundnut and Castor; their identification and biology and various life stages besides elucidating various non-pesticidal management options for those pests.

   

Pest management of Tomato and Brinjal

Dr. M S Chari, CSA - 2003, Telugu, 37 pages, Rs. 30

A well illustrated multicolour book focuses on pests and diseases of Tomato and Brinjal; their identification and biology and various life stages besides elucidating various non-pesticidal management options for those pests

   

Vellu Vethukkontunna Vyavasaayam

HRK, CSA - 2005, Telugu, 52 pages, Rs. 20

This book looks at traditional agriculture and how it is over taken by chemical farming, the losses incurred by small farmers and looks hopefully at experiences of rejuvenation of rural economies with traditional farming and with empowerment of women in agriculture.

   
Guidelines for the farmers to sue the companies incase of seed failure 2005;

CSA, GREENPEACE India - 2005, Telugu, 18 pages, Rs. 5

This is a small booklet on guidelines for suing seed companies, when the false claims of the companies are not realized by farmer like failure of seed germination, pest and disease problems or regarding poor yields.

Posters

The posters are available only in Telugu and English languages. The purchase order for the poster can be placed in customized sizes, but would be supplied in same proportions (length x width ratio) as mentioned below. The posters would be priced based on the material it is printed and its size. However the prices for two standard sizes are given below.

17 X 22 inches on glossy paper – Rs. 25

3 X 5 feet on flexible plastic sheet - Rs. 300

Acute Effects of Pesticide Poisoning

It is about various toxic effects of pesticides on the person that sprays them in field through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through skin.

   

Acute Toxicity of Pesticides

It is about toxicity levels of pesticides and immediate risks to human beings.

Long Term Effects of Pesticides

It is about effects of pesticides on people who are not exposed to pesticides directly.

Resistance of Pests to Pesticides

It describes how pest develops resistance to pesticides over years.

Management of Red Hairy Caterpillar

It is about understanding a pest and managing it based on the behavior of various life stages through community approach.

Managing Pests Without Pesticides

It is a concept poster on Non Pesticidal management methods of pests. It explains various economical approaches of pest control based on pest behavior as an alternative to application of costly and toxic chemical sprays.

Balanced Nutrition for Plant and Humans

It is on improvement of soil health through organic methods instead of dumping chemicals for good yields.

Soil fertility management

It explores various methods of restoring soil health and fertility through cropping practices and organic amendments.

System of Rice Intensification

It is on principles and practices of SRI method of paddy cultivation.

Let's Consider Women as Farmers

It is about bringing awareness in farming community regarding women rights and empowerment in agriculture.

Films

Vishapujallu (Telugu)

Rights acquired by CSA, Price of one copy on CD : Rs. 250

Film on poisoning ecosystem by endosulfan sprays in Kerala, the health problems suffered by local communities and their fight against the poisoning.

Highway to Hell (English)

Rights acquired by CSA, Price of one copy on CD : Rs. 50

Vishavalayam (Telugu)

Rights acquired by CSA, Price of one copy on CD : Rs. 50

Film on pesticide poisoning deaths and suicides among cotton growers in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh, experiences of farmers, doctors and activists; and a hope for sustainable agriculture.

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Mundadugu (Telugu)

Rights acquired by CSA, Price of one copy on CD : Rs. 50

Film on need for motivation of farmers from chemical agriculture to sustainable agriculture, learning from fellow farmer's experiences.

Flipcharts

Farmers' Friends in Crop Pest Management

CSA, Bilingual (English & Telugu), 2005, 56 Page, Price :

Multicolored flipchart for training Trainers/ Farmers. It is on behavior & potential of predators & parasites on insect pests of crops.

Let's Understand Pests …. !!

CSA, Bilingual (English & Telugu), 2005, 54 Page, Price :

Multicolored flipchart for training Trainers/ Farmers. It is on insect behavior, life cycle, crop damage & control of key pests of major crops.