Area of specialization
Agronomy; Climate-resilient farming practices, Conservation Agriculture, Weed Management, Resource-efficient farming systems, Rice fallow–pulse systems
Research area
Climate-resilient farming practices, conservation agriculture, weed management, resource-efficient farming systems and rice fallow–pulse systems.
Significant research achievements
- Developed packages and practices for protected cultivation, pulse production, diversified cropping systems, rainfed agriculture and climate change mitigation.
- Formulated conservation agriculture practices to address soil health degradation and enhance sustainability in cereal–cereal systems.
- Quantified the impact of pulse integration in cereal-based systems on soil health, carbon sequestration and long-term sustainability.
- Pioneered national-level resource conservation technologies for rice fallow–pulse systems.
- Developed efficient weed management strategies using low-volume, safe post-emergence herbicides for pulse crops.
Awards and recognitions
- Fellow, Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi, 2021
- Fellow, Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development, Kanpur, 2014
- Fellow, Bihar Agriculture Science Academy, 2025
- Dr. P. S. Deshmukh Young Agronomist Award 2009, Indian Society of Agronomy
- ISA Associateship Award 2013, Indian Society of Agronomy
Publications
Personal information
- Date of joining ICAR
16th April 2003
- Discipline and specialization
Agronomy; Climate-resilient farming practices, Conservation Agriculture, Weed Management, Resource-efficient farming systems, Rice fallow–pulse systems
Training & Exposure
- National Training on “Advances in Weed Management” organized by DWR, Jabalpur during 31/10/2012 to 09/11/2012.
- Winter school on “Causes and Influences of Climate Change and Weather Management for Sustainable Agriculture” by GBPUA&T, Pantnagar during 15/11/2006 to 05/12/2006.
Professional Information
Contribution to the scientific advancement
- Developed packages and practices for protected cultivation, pulse production, diversified cropping systems, rainfed agriculture, and climate change mitigation.
- Formulated conservation agriculture (CA) practices to address soil health degradation and enhance agricultural sustainability in cereal–cereal systems.
- Quantified the impact of pulses integration in cereal-based systems on soil health, carbon sequestration, and long-term sustainability.
- Pioneered national-level resource conservation technologies (RCTs) for rice fallow–pulse systems
- Developed efficient weed management strategies using low-volume and safe post-emergence herbicides for pulse crops.
Current area of research
Regenerative agriculture, C-footprint, Weed management, Conservation agriculture
Publications
- Narendra Kumar, Gopinath K.A., Srivastva A.K. and Mahajan V.(2008). Performance of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) at different sowing dates in mid-hills of Indian Himalaya. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 54(5): 507-514.
- Narendra Kumar, Mina B.L., Chandra S. and Srivastva A.K..(2011). In-situ green manuring for enhancing productivity, profitability and sustainability of upland rice. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 90: 369-377.
- Narendra Kumar, Hazra K.K. and Nadarajan N.(2016). Efficacy of post-emergence herbicide Imazethapyr in summer mungbean. Legume Research-An International Journal 39(1): 96-100.
- Narendra Kumar, K.K. Hazra and N. Nadarajan.(2017). Efficacy of pre- and post-emergence herbicides in rainy season mungbean (Vigna radiata L.). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 87(9): 1219–24.
- Narendra Kumar, Nath C.P., Hazra K.K., Das K., Venkatesh M.S., Singh M.K., Singh S.S., Praharaj C.S. and Singh N.P. (2019). Impact of zero-till residue management and crop diversification with legumes on soil aggregation and carbon sequestration. Soil & Tillage Research 189: 158–167.
Awards and Fellowships
- Dr. P.S. Deshmukh Young Agronomist Award by ISA in 2009.
- Best Scientist Award 2013, ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur.
- Fellowship, Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development, 2014.
- ISA Associateship Award 2013, Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi.
- Best Team of the Institute Award 2018, ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur.