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B. Suresh Reddy

B. Suresh Reddy

Associate Professor

Area:
Dry land Agriculture, Ecological Agriculture and Marginalized Communities
Qualification:
Ph.D Sociology
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Dr.B.Suresh Reddy is an Associate professor in the Division for Sustainable Development Studies (DSDS) at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad. He did his Ph.D in Development studies (Sociology) from CESS and M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension from Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Rajendranagar. Qualified UGC-NET (Lectureship) in 1995. He has an experience of more than 25 years and served in various capacities as Agricultural Extension Scientist (in ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra run by internationally well known Deccan Development Society at Medak district), Freelance Researcher/Consultant (with several international agencies such as ODI, University of Greenwich-U.K, University of Southampton-U.K, International Institute of Environment and Development-UK and Humboldt University, Berlin) and as an Academic Researcher at CESS since June 2008. His major research interests include: livelihoods, sustainable agriculture,organic farming, soil fertility management, climate change, environment, participatory research and community development, access and control of women over natural resources management. His PhD topic was “Soil Fertility Management in Semi-Arid Regions: The Socio-Cultural, Economic and Livelihood Dimensions of Farmers’ Practices- A case of Andhra Pradesh”. He was the Principal investigator/lead researcher for the recently completed five research studies at CESS. His recent publications include i) “Prospects of Organic Farming” in the edited book on “Pesticide Residue in Foods” (2017) published by Springer International, New york. ii)“Soil Fertility Management in Semi-arid Regions: The Socio-cultural, Economic and Livelihood Dimensions of Farmers’ Practices- A case of Andhra Pradesh” (2016), published by Springer India iii) authored a paper (2015) on“Biofuels production through food and fodder crops: Is it a viable option for sustainable energy security? Reflections from field in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh”(Jointly). Springer publications(Special edition) Journal of Decision and iv) “Dynamics of Soil Fertility Management Practices in Semi-Arid Regions – An Empirical Analysis: A Case of Andhra Pradesh” in Economic and Political Weekly(2011). He has to his credit 5 Monographs, 8 working papers and more than 40 national and international publications. Also developed literature for neo-literate farmers (in telugu vernacular) on issues of Soil fertility management.

Research Interest

Major interest is in livelihoods of marginal communities, sustainable agriculture, Soil fertility management, organic farming climate change, environment, participatory research and community development, access and control of women over natural resources management.

Publications

Books
  1. “How farmers manage soil fertility: A guide to support innovation and livelihoods”(jointly), ITDG Publishing, London, U.K, Published in 2003.
  2. “Economics and Technology of Soya bean cultivation in Central India” -Jointly (in the Pipe line with Academic Foundation Publishers).
Monographs
  1. “Bio-fuel Production Through Jowar and Bajra Feedstock Cultivation: A Socio-economic and Life Cycle Analysis” (jointly). CESS Monograph No.46, Published by CESS in 2018.
  2. “Economics and Technology of Soya bean cultivation in Central India” (jointly).CESS Monograph No.43, Published by CESS in 2016.
  3. “Non-Pesticidal Management: An Empirical Analysis”- CESS Monograph No 38, Published in 2015.
  4. “Socio-Economic Analysis of Bio-fuel Feed stock cultivation” (jointly), CESS Monograph No 37, Published in 2015.
  5. “Assessment of Economic and Ecological Returns from Millet-based Bio-diverse Organic Farms vis-à-vis Conventional Farms”-CESS Monograph No 8, Published in 2010.
Working Papers
  1. “Agriculture in Tribal Areas of Madhya Pradesh: A Socio-Economic Analysis”, CESS Working paper No.143, Published in June 2018.
  2. “Patterns of Agricultural Transition in Tribal Areas of Madhya Pradesh: A Macro and Micro analysis”. CESS Working paper No.142, Published in May 2018.
  3. “Life Cycle Assessment of Second Generation Bioethanol from Sorghum and Pearl Millet Feedstocks “, CESS Working paper No.141 (Jointly), Published in January 2018.
  4. Reduction of GHG Emissions and Attainment of Energy Security through Sustainable production of Biofuels: Is it a viable option? A Review of Experiences, CESS Working paper 136. (Jointly), Published in January 2014.
  5. “Working paper on “Soil Health: Issues and Concerns -A review”, CESS Working Paper no. 131, Published in Nov 2013.
  6. “Non-Pesticidal Management of Pests: Status, Issues and Prospects – A Review”, CESS Working Paper no.130, Published in Nov 2013.
  7. “Organic farming: Status, issues and Prospects -A review”, CESS working paper 2009.
  8. “Rural-Urban Linkages: Emerging conflicts and Water sharing in Greater Hyderabad”(Jointly), Published by Department of Resource Economics (RESS), Humboldt-University of Berlin in 2007.
Book Chapters
  1. “Emergence of Megacity: Impact on Poor – An Analysis Based on the Field Study in the PeriUrban Areas of Hyderabad” in DISPLACEMENT, IMPOVERISHMENT AND EXCLUSION Political Economy of Development in India, Edited by Sujit Kumar Mishra and R Siva Prasad(2018), Aaakar Books, New Delhi.
  2.  “Prospects of Organic Farming” in the edited book on “Pesticide Residue in Foods” (2017) by Mohidus Samd Khan and Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, Springer International, New york.
  3. “Reduction in GHG Emissions through Sustainable Production of Biofuels: Is it a Viable Option? A review of Experiences”(Jointly) in Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Global Perspective(2017) – book edited by R.K.Mishra, Janaki Krishna and Lakshi Kumari, Published by Academic Foundation.
  4. “Soil Fertility Management in Semi-arid Regions: The Socio-cultural, Economic and Livelihood Dimensions of Farmers’ Practices- A case of Andhra Pradesh” in Nature, Economy and Society –Understanding the Linkages(2016) Edited by Nilanjan Ghosh, Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Amita Shah and Manoj Panda. Springer (India) publications.
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Journal Articles
  1. “Productivity and Economic efficiency of soya bean crop in Telangana” (Jointly), Indian Economic Journal (2015).Biofuels production through food and fodder crops: Is it a viable option for sustainable energy security? Reflections from field in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh”(Jointly). Springer publications(Special edition) Decision DOI 10.1007/s40622-015-0085-1, Published in May 2015.
  2.  “Dynamics of Soil Fertility Management Practices in Semi-Arid Regions – An Empirical Analysis: A Case of Andhra Pradesh”. January 15-21, 2011, Vol.XLVI,.No.3, Economic and Political weekly (EPW) , Mumbai.
  3. Soil Fertility Management in Semi-Arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh: A Socio-Economic Analysis. July-Dec 2011, Vol.13 No 2, Journal of Social and Economic Development (ISEC), Banglore.
  4. “Access to Uncultivated Greens: A Major source of nutrition to the women and children”. Jan-March 2011 Vol.30, No 1, Journal of Indian Association of Social Sciences(IASSI), New Delhi.
  5. “Farmers’ Perception of Soil Fertility Management in Semi-Arid Regions – An Empirical Analysis: A Case of Andhra Pradesh”, Vol XXXII No.4, December 2010. Journal of Man and Development.
  6. “Organic Farming: Status, Issues and Prospects- A Review”. December 2010, Vol.23(2). Journal of Agricultural Economics and Research Review, New Delhi.
  7. “Non-Pesticidal Management: A Paradigm Shift – A case study of Pod borer Management In Deccan Plateau”, June-Dec 2010 ,Vol 15.No.1, Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences.
  8. “Sanitation and Personal Hygiene- What does it mean to Poor and Vulnerable Women?” (Jointly). Vol 18(3) 2011, Indian Journal of Gender Studies,, New Delhi.
  9. “Soil Fertility Management, Emerging need to support practices that are based on local resources” (Jointly). April-Sept 2010, Vol.XXX.No.2-3, Vision, Journal of Jayaprakash Narayan Institute of Social and Economic Studies, Bhubaneswar.
  10. “Quality Package Kit: Unicef’s Innovative Teaching Method for Primary Education – Reflections from the field in Andhra Pradesh”(Jointly). Journal of Indian Association of Social Sciences (IASSI). Special Issue for the year 2009.
  11.  “Sanitation Services: Differential Access and Impact on Households – An exploratory study in slums of Andhra Pradesh” (Jointly), Jan-March 2009. NAGARLOK Journal, New Delhi.
  12. “Rural-Urban Water Sharing: Emerging Conflicts and Livelihood Implications for Local Communities in Deccan Area”, Vol XXXI No.3, September 2009. Journal of Man and Development, Chandigarh.
  13. “Sustenance and Enhancement of Agro-Biodiversity: Voice of stake holders from Deccan Area of Southern India” Vol 59, Jan to March 2009, Journal of SOCIAL ACTION, New Delhi.
  14. “Emergence of Megacity: Impact on Dalits of Peri Urban areas of Hyderabad”, Vol.XXVIII. No.1&2. January to December 2008, Journal of Urban India. New Delhi.
  15. “Appropriate Sanitation – Perceptions and Experiences Amongst a Heterogeneous group of Urban Poor” Vol. IV.No3, July 2008, The ICFAI Journal of Public Administration, Hyderabad.
  16. “Displaced Development: Land alienation and Local communities”(Jointly). 4th – 10th August, 2007, Vol XLII No 31, Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), A sameeksha Trust Publication, New Delhi.