Economic Evaluation and Conceptual Design of Optimal Agricultural Systems for Production of Food and Energy. Final Report


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The major technical and economic considerations which determined the scope of the study and the structure of the linear programming (LP) models are discussed. Four models, each representing a typical crop, beef, dairy, or swine farm in conjunction with ethanol facilities are characterized by the same general behavioral and mathematical model structure. Specific activities, constraints, and data for each of the four models are presented. An overview of the model structure is provided in the context of the general scope and background assumptions, and of its LP implementation. Simulated initial conditions and outcomes are reported for typical Illinois farms. Policy implications are discussed as related to agriculture, energy, and inter-industry coordination. (MHR).







Solar Energy Update


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Fossil Energy Update


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Biotechnology


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Biotechnology, Besides A Traditional Discipline, Is Developing Fast Because Of Realization Of Its Importance In Industry, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical Concerns, Public Health, Geological Explorations, Bioenergetics And As A Mean To Exploit New Sources Of Energy Useful For Various Purposes. Consequently, Nations Are Striving Hard To Merge The Biotechnological Operation Into National Development, Building Hardcore Economies And In Seeking Strategies For International Cooperation And Ties. The Present Text Has Been Designed To Outline The Basic And Fundamental Aspects Of Biotechnology To Be Understood In Its Right Perspective. It Envisages To Put Forward A Clear Understanding Of What Is Biotechnology And Its Widening Horizons. The Book Could Be Used As A Fundamental Text By Various Honours And Post-Graduate Students Of Life Sciences Including Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry And Also By Newly Developed Interdisciplinary Programme And Departments Of Biotechnology And Bioengineering. Finally This Book Should Prove To Be Helpful To A Nonprofessional And Amateur To Develop Scientific Cult And Temper In The Background Of Popular Science And Social Needs.




Worst Things First


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First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.