CRISIS AND RESILIENCE IN THE LIVELIHOODS OF TRADITIONAL FARMERS OF KERALA

About the Book

CRISIS AND RESILIENCE IN THE LIVELIHOODS OF TRADITIONAL FARMERS OF KERALA offers a compelling and insightful journey into the heart of Kerala’s agrarian life. At a time when traditional farming faces unprecedented challenges—ranging from climate unpredictability and shrinking landholdings to market instability and changing socio-economic dynamics—this book uncovers both the vulnerabilities and the extraordinary adaptive capacities of farming communities.
Drawing on field experiences, community narratives, and critical analysis, the book highlights how traditional farmers negotiate crises through indigenous knowledge, ecological wisdom, and resilient social networks. It reveals the complex interplay of policy, environment, culture, and economy that shapes agricultural livelihoods in Kerala, while also showcasing inspiring examples of innovation and perseverance.
Richly detailed and deeply human, this work is essential reading for scholars, development practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in rural sustainability and agrarian transformation. More than a study of crisis, it is a tribute to resilience—the enduring spirit of farmers who continue to cultivate hope along with their fields.
A thoughtful and timely contribution, this book invites readers to rethink the future of traditional agriculture and the communities that sustain it.

About the Author

Dr P P Sajimon MA, Ph.D., PDF, PGDCA(P), Post Doc., currently serves as the Associate Dean, School of Arts and Humanities St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru. His research interests encompass Agricultural Economics, Social Dynamics and Development, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Personnel and Strategic Management, Population Studies, Public Policy, Migration, and Economic Growth Perspectives. Dr. Sajimon earned his Master’s in Economics from Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, obtained his Ph.D. from Kannur University, Kerala with University JRF and Completed Post Doctoral Fellowship from Srinivasa University, Mangalore. He has completed UGC-MRP and is actively involved in the MJES research project. Recognized for his contributions, he has received the Best Paper Awards three times for his research papers, both at national and international levels. His scholarly work includes several books, book chapters and numerous articles published in both national and international journals.