This book looks at agricultural systems and rural economies in Asia through the prism of alternative innovation systems, alternative public policy and institutional changes.

Lakhwinder Singh is Professor at the Department of Economics and Founding Coordinator, Centre for Development Economics and Innovation Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, India.

Anita Gill is currently serving as Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, India.

1 Agriculture innovation system for inclusive rural development in Asia: an introduction 2 Knowledge economy for inclusive and sustainable agriculture 3 Farmers' awareness, perceptions and knowledge gaps: looking for innovations in agricultural extension 4 Interactive learning, innovation and performance: a comparative analysis of natural rubber and tea 5 Global trends in private agricultural research 6 Harnessing ICTs among farm households through interactive learning and competence building: perspectives from India and China 7 Agriculture innovation system and productivity growth across North Indian states 8 Pathways for sustainable agricultural transformation: challenges before the Indian system of science, technology and innovation 9 Institutional innovations for inclusive agricultural development: a case of franchising in India 10 Livelihood diversification strategy and technology access in rural India: a special reference to small growers 11 Pakistan national innovation system for agriculture and rural development: challenges and opportunities 12 Social capital and diffusion of innovations: an analysis of farm households in rural Punjab 13 Punjab's agricultural innovation challenge 14 Stocktaking of innovations for agriculture in Punjab: challenges and responses 15 Institutional innovations, social inclusion and rural development: experience from Punjab since independence