CONSERVATION TILLAGE
Author : Frank M. D'Itri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 36,11 MB
Release : 1985-10
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Managing Cover Crops Profitably (3rd Ed. )
Author : Andy Clark
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,72 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437903797
Book Description
Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.
Tillage For Sustainable Cropping Indian Reprint
Author : Gajri P.R.
Publisher : IBDC Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 2004
Category :
ISBN : 9788181890207
Book Description
Conservation Agriculture
Author : L. García-Torres
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9401711437
Book Description
In large parts of the developed and developing worlds soil tillage by plough or hoe is the main cause of land degradation leading to stagnating or even declining production levels and increasing production cost. It causes the soil to become more dense and compacted, the organic matter content to be reduced and water runoff and soil erosion to increase. It also leads to droughts becoming more severe and the soil becoming less fertile and less responsive to fertiliser. This book brings together the key notes lectures and other outstanding contributions of the I World Congress on Conservation Agriculture and provides an updated view of the environment and economic advantages of CA and of its implementation in diferent areas of the World.
Sustainable Market Farming
Author : Pam Dawling
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1550925121
Book Description
Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.
Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Author : Edwards
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 30,62 MB
Release : 1990-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780935734218
Book Description
A unique look at how the adoption of sustainable farming methods is being pursued throughout the world. This comprehensive book provides clear insight into research and education needs and the many points of view that come to bear on the issue of sustainability. Essential for agricultural leaders in research, education, conservation, policy making, and anyone else interested in creating an economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Agroforestry
Author : Howard A. Steppler
Publisher :
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 31,89 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Agroforestry
ISBN :
Book Description
Perspectives on agroforestry. Prominence and importance of agroforestry in selected regions. Impact measurement and technology transfer. Research findings and proposals.
Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems
Author : Adel El Titi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,44 MB
Release : 2002-12-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 142004060X
Book Description
Building on our knowledge of soil ecology under natural, undisturbed conditions, Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems focuses on how cultivation affects soil and the soil environment. In particular, it highlights how methods of soil tillage can influence soil structure, soil chemical processes, soil borne pathogens, and pest species. Covering the aspects of soil tillage on different taxa, the book concludes with a synthesis of the role of soil tillage in securing a sustainable agricultural environment. It provides the scientific basis for choosing different tillage options to achieve the best possible sustainable base for long-lasting agricultural production.
No-till Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
Author : Yash P. Dang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 43,3 MB
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030464091
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive summary of current global research on no-till farming, and its benefits and challenges from various agronomic, environmental, social and economic perspectives. It details the characteristics and future requirements of no-till farming systems across different geographic and climatic regions, and outlines what is needed to increase the uptake of no-till farming globally. Over 35 chapters, this book covers in detail the agronomic and soil management issues that must be resolved to ensure the successful implementation of these systems. Important economic, environmental, social and policy considerations are discussed. It also features a series of case studies across a number of regions globally, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for no-till and how these may vary depending on climate and geopolitical location. This book is a remarkable compilation by experts in no-till farming systems. The promotion and expansion of no-till farming systems worldwide will be critical for food security, and resource and environmental sustainability. This is an invaluable reference for both researchers and practitioners grappling with the challenges of feeding the world’s rising population in an environment increasingly impacted by climate change. It is an essential reading for those seeking to understand the complexity of no-till farming systems and how best to optimise these systems in their region.
Sustainable Intensification
Author : Jules N. Pretty
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 28,56 MB
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1136529276
Book Description
Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.
