Farmers work with knowledge systems that evolve with time and circumstance. They learn and unlearn, choosing the appropriate knowledge in their struggle to earn a livelihood. While scientists rely on averages, the knowledge of local people is dynamic and up-to-date, continually revised as conditions alter, writes A Thimmaiah. The integration of scientific knowledge systems with indigenous knowledge systems is vital to make agriculture sustainable
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/evolutionary-view-indian-agriculture
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/thimmaiah
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/infochange-agenda
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agricultural-research
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/organic-farming
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farmers
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/traditional-knowledge
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agroecosystem-planning
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india