Agriculture category: 3369 books

Kept as pets, raised for their milk, meat, or fiber, or prized for their beauty or rarity, goats are increasingly popular animals on farms large and small. Whether you raise a favored few or a hundred head, this guide is the ultimate resource on North American breeds. The book provides detailed descriptions...

Full of expert advice and plenty of encouragement for the youngest poultry farmers, this introductory guide is designed to show children ages 9 and up how to safely and successfully raise their own chickens. With age-appropriate language and clear diagrams, Gail Damerow provides everything kids need...

Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry ofa dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike.If you want to raise fowl—of whatever kind and for whatever reason—this book is the...

Summarises current research on pathogenic risks affecting milk and ways they can be controlled on the farm;  Reviews ways of measuring and reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming such as better grassland management;  Assesses the wider role of dairy farming and how it can be improved in the developing world

There is an urgent need to increase agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa in a sustainable and economically-viable manner. Transforming risk-averse smallholders into business-oriented producers that invest in producing surplus food for sale provides a formidable challenge, both from a technological...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to breeding and rearing chickens, with information on different systems, construction of accommodation, feeding, breeding, rearing, and many other related aspects. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable...

This volume deals with the subject of grassland management, looking at such aspects as grazing, mowing, cultivating, etc. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful tips and simple instructions, “Management of Grassland” will be of utility to farmers and landowners—especially those...

“Starting a Pig Farm” is a fantastic collection of vintage article on the subject of keeping pigs, dealing with every aspect from buying and housing to marketing and beyond. This book contains a wealth of timeless, practical information that will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest...

This text contains a concise guide to keeping livestock on dry land farms, with information on keeping horses, cattle, and sheep. Written in clear, simple language and filled with interesting information and handy tips, this practical guide will greatly appeal to farmers of dry land farms with an...

This antique book contains a thorough guide to setting up and maintaining a plant nursery, including information on lay out, soils, shelters, seasonal alterations, tips on stocking, general economy, and many other aspects conducive to success. Written in clear language and including simple, step-by-step...

This antique book contains a complete treatise on producing meat from your garden, being a handy guide to table rabbit keeping. Written in clear, concise language and full of invaluable information on the breeding, diet and ailments of rabbits, this text is full of practical, easy-to-digest, information....

This antique text contains a guide to the various buildings, machinery and tools that are found on a small farm. It provides information on economics and maintenance, as well as the equipment required for profitable and productive business. Including simple, concise descriptions, helpful diagrams,...

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs...

With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about...