Examines in detail the principles and definitions related to this field. History, growth, related theories and relevant approaches are discussed to deepen understanding. To broaden the scope of the agricultural cooperatives, the association with sustainable development is explained. Agricultural Cooperatives examines the principles and definitions related to this field in detail. History, growth, related theories and relevant approaches have been discussed to deepen the understanding of readers. To broaden the scope of the agricultural cooperatives, its association with sustainable development has been explained. Trends and emerging issues in agricultural cooperatives are also covered in detail. At last, the future scope and further space for development in agricultural cooperatives have elaborated.