Agriculture category: 3369 books
Holding Their Ground
Secure Land Tenure for the Urban Poor in Developing Countries
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2012
Security of land tenure for the urban poor is now a major problem for developing cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This book presents and analyzes the main conclusions of a comparative research programme on land tenure issues. It looks at how solutions can be found and implemented to respond...
The Global Politics of Pesticides
Forging consensus from conflicting interests
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
The Global Politics of Pesticides explores the varied, and often conflicting, interests involved in the formulation of international policies on chemical pesticide manufacture and use in each of the main areas of environmental pollution, trade, development, public health, food security, biotechnology...
by David Low
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
"The Ox - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British ox, with information on its various breeds, hunting,...
by John Moran
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Dairy consumption in Asia has more than doubled over the last 25 years, and has led to more than 50% of the world’s total dairy imports now entering Asian markets. Consequently, Asian countries are seeking to improve their self-sufficiency in dairy produce by developing their local milk industries....
by Robert S. Baker, I. Helen Fyles
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Central Asia is vulnerable to water scarcity because it is located in semiarid and arid vegetation zones and large parts of its economy depend on water for irrigation and energy. Climate-change scenarios predict temperature increases and a rising number of extreme weather events, which will exacerbate...
High Country Woman
My Life On Rees Valley Station
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2012
A special book about a unique high-country farmer and her historic sheep station. New Zealand's high country farmers are a special breed. They farm in tough terrain, at high altitudes, in areas where extreme climate puts both man and animal to the test. When she was widowed, with three children, in...
The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders
Sustainable Practices for Horse Care, Stable Management, Land Use, and Riding
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
Reduce your carbon hoofprint! Covering everything from environmentally sensitive trail riding to building a green barn, this guide is packed with simple, practical ways to create a healthy, chemical free, and sustainable environment for you and your horses. Heather Cook provides strategies for collecting...
A Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods
How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber Production
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Whether you have a few acres of trees in the suburbs or a small commercial forest, you can encourage a healthy and sustainable ecosystem through proper woodland management. This introductory guide shows you how to identify the type, health, and quality of your trees and suggests strategies for keeping your woodland thriving.
Crop Rotation and Cover Cropping
Soil Resiliency and Health on the Organic Farm
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Part of the NOFA guides. This volume covers:
Historical roots of cover-crop techniques
Thinking beyond this season's cash crop (disease and pest reduction, weed suppression, cash vs. cover crops)
What is a good rotation? (mapping the farm, grouping crops, sample groupings)
The economics of rotations...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2007
Financial Management for Agribusiness presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness, including farmers, horticulturists and supporting businesses, to manage invested funds, physical resources and labour. It covers all the stages leading to a completed...
by John Moran, Scott McDonald
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2010
This book is the first detailed and comprehensive guide to the use of feedpads in the dairy industry, from planning and construction to day-to-day management, written especially for farmers. With ongoing droughts and access to water driving up the cost of conserved forages and feeding concentrates, feedpads...
Storey's Guide to Growing Organic Vegetables & Herbs for Market
Site & Crop Selection * Planting, Care & Harvesting * Business Basics
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2013
Keith Stewart covers everything you need to know to successfully grow and market your own organic vegetables and herbs. Offering expert tips on choosing a growing site, soil fertility, companion planting, irrigation, organic farming techniques, dealing with pests, and harvesting, Stewart also helps you design a business plan, manage employees, and find niche markets for your produce.
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Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
A number of driving forces, including the soaring global crude oil prices and environmental concerns in both developed and developing nations has triggered a renewed interest in the recent years on the R&D of biofuel crops. In this regard, many countries across the globe are investing heavily...
ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
A Complete Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems in temperate areas. The book covers all aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building and weed, pest and disease management within...