Agricultural Cooperatives examines the principles and definitionsrelated to this field in detail. History, growth, related theoriesand relevant approaches have been discussed to deepen theunderstanding of readers. To broaden the scope of the agriculturalcooperatives, its association with sustainable developmenthas been explained. Trends and emerging issues in agriculturalcooperatives are also covered in detail. At last, the future scopeand further space for development in agricultural cooperativeshave elaborated.