Crop Protection And Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Derek J. Chadwick,Joan Marsh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470514481

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Crop Protection and Sustainable Agriculture by Derek J. Chadwick,Joan Marsh Pdf

The increase in the world population and changes in welfare have led to an enormously expanding demand for food. In the industrialized world, food surpluses rather than shortages are a problem together with adverse environmental impacts from the overuse of chemicals and excessive exploitation of agricultural land. In the developing world, food production cannot keep up with population growth and the gap between demand and supply is growing. This book explores the theme of sustainable agricultural development in the developing world, with a particular focus on crop protection. Includes chapters on the ecology of food production, on sustainable agriculture and crop protection methods, on the economics of food production and more.

Author : Francesco Meneguzzo,Federica Zabini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030662844

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Agri-food and Forestry Sectors for Sustainable Development by Francesco Meneguzzo,Federica Zabini Pdf

This book surveys state-of-the-art and prospective practices, methods and technologies in agri-food and forestry sectors to document the potential measurable improvements in areas of environmental management, food security, economic growth, social cohesion and human health at the local and global scale. With a focus on the ecosystems-resources-climate-food-health nexus as a framework towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals applicable in these sectors, the book offers a portfolio of guidelines and standards that assesses the affordability, potential profitability and possible unintended consequences of interventions. The areas of intervention covered in the study include global and local forest resources management, safe wastewater reuse for irrigation, sustainable crop and plant protection (e.g. biopesticides, bioherbicides), carbon sequestration and emission reduction strategies, and safe processing methods for food and food waste (e.g. sustainable food preservatives and healthier food). The book is primarily intended for academics, professionals, and policymakers. The professional audience, including enterprises in the forestry, farming, food processing, healthcare and waste management sectors, will take advantage of the updated knowledge basis concerning the innovations in the respective practices, methods and technologies, including their feasibility, affordability and profitability, and policymakers will find useful the comprehensive review of these innovations which could be strategically promoted and deployed in the next decade, with the aim of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Author : Brittany M. Rauzan,Beth A. Lorsbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Agricultural pests
ISBN : 0841298203

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Crop Protection Products for Sustainable Agriculture by Brittany M. Rauzan,Beth A. Lorsbach Pdf

"This book is about Crop Protection Products for Sustainable Agriculture"--

Author : Nick Birch,Travis R. Glare
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1786763567

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Biopesticides for Sustainable Agriculture by Nick Birch,Travis R. Glare Pdf

Part 1 of this collection reviews research on developing and assessing new biopesticides. Part 2 summarises advances in different types of entomopathogenic biopesticide. Part 3 assesses semiochemical, peptide-based and other natural substance-based biopesticides.

Author : Harry Ozier-Lafontaine,Magalie Lesueur-Jannoyer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319060163

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 14 by Harry Ozier-Lafontaine,Magalie Lesueur-Jannoyer Pdf

Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. Sustainable agriculture is a discipline that addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, environmentally-friendly solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from sciences as diverse as agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, and social sciences. Indeed, sustainable agriculture decipher mechanisms of processes that occur from the molecular level to the farming system to the global level at time scales ranging from seconds to centuries. For that, scientists use the system approach that involves studying components and interactions of a whole system to address scientific, economic and social issues. In that respect, sustainable agriculture is not a classical, narrow science. Instead of solving problems using the classical painkiller approach that treats only negative impacts, sustainable agriculture treats problem sources. Because most actual society issues are now intertwined, global, and fast-developing, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world.

Author : William Vorley,Dennis R. Keeney
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 1853834297

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Bugs in the System by William Vorley,Dennis R. Keeney Pdf

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000527452

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Sustainable Agriculture by Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel Pdf

This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture, a field that is growing in use and popularity, discussing some of the important ideas, practices, and policies that are essential to an effective sustainable agriculture strategy. The book features 25 chapters written by experts in crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, social sciences, and product development. The volume provides a good understanding of the use of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable management of agri-horticultural crops, focusing on eco-friendly approaches, such as the utilization of waste materials. Topics include ecofriendly plant protection measures, climate change and natural resource management, tools to mitigate the effect of extreme weather events, agrochemical research and regulation, soil carbon sequestration, water and nutrient management in agricultural systems, and more. Key features: Discusses sustainable agriculture within the framework of recent challenges in agriculture Looks at the development and diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance biological and economic stability Discusses innovative nanotechnologies in research and production technologies Highlights the development of new varieties in agri-horticultural crops Discusses use of recent technologies for soil–plant–microbe–environment interactions.

Author : Muhammad Farooq,Nirmali Gogoi,Michele Pisante
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323905015

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Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment by Muhammad Farooq,Nirmali Gogoi,Michele Pisante Pdf

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment describes the relationship of agriculture, society, nature and the environment, sustainable agriculture and sustainable development goals, management of biophysical resources for sustainable food and environment, traditional knowledge and innovative options, and social and policy aspects of sustainable agriculture. The book presents both environmental and economic principles, helping readers in the development and application of robust policy and good institutional systems that execute on sustainable agriculture practices for a healthy environment and to combat climate resilience. Includes case studies that provide real-world insights Relates traditional knowledge and innovation, maximizing the potential from both Reinforces our understanding of the role of sustainable agriculture in developing environmentally sustainable and profitable food systems

Author : Christine Jakobsson
Publisher : Baltic University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789186189105

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Sustainable Agriculture by Christine Jakobsson Pdf

Author : P. Parvatha Reddy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811043253

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Agro-ecological Approaches to Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture by P. Parvatha Reddy Pdf

This book outlines a new paradigm, “Agro-ecological Intensification of Crop Protection”, which reduces negative impacts on the environment and enhances the provision of ecosystem services. It discusses the use of ecologically based management strategies to increase the sustainability of agricultural production while reducing off-site consequences, highlighting the underlying principles and outlining some of the key management practices and technologies required to implement agro-ecological pest management. It also comprehensively explores important topics like stimulo-deterrent diversion strategy, precision agriculture, plant breeding, nutrient management, habitat management, cultural approaches, cultivar mixtures/multiline cultivars, crop rotation, crop residue management, crop diversity, cover crops, conservation tillage, biofumigation, agro-forestry, and addition of organic matter. This timely book promotes the rapid implementation of this technology in farming community around the globe. It is a valuable resource for the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to agro-ecological pest management as well as policymakers and practicing farmers. It can also be used for teaching post-graduate courses.

Author : Brittany M. Rauzan,Beth A. Lorsbach
Publisher : ACS Symposium
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0841298211

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Crop Protection Products for Sustainable Agriculture by Brittany M. Rauzan,Beth A. Lorsbach Pdf

"This book is about Crop Protection Products for Sustainable Agriculture"--

Author : Jean-Philippe Deguine,Caroline Gloanec,Philippe Laurent,Alain Ratnadass,Jean-Noël Aubertot
Publisher : Springer
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789402411850

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Agroecological Crop Protection by Jean-Philippe Deguine,Caroline Gloanec,Philippe Laurent,Alain Ratnadass,Jean-Noël Aubertot Pdf

This book is devoted to Agroecological Crop Protection, which is the declension of the principles of agroecology to crop protection. It presents the concepts of this innovative approach, case studies and lessons and generic keys for agroecological transition. The book is intended for a wide audience, including scientists, experimenters, teachers, farmers, students. It represents a new tool, proposing concrete keys of action on the basis of feedbacks validated scientifically. Beyond the examples presented, it is therefore of general scope and proposes recommendations for all temperate and tropical cropping systems. It contributes to the training and teaching modules in this field and it is an updated information support for professionals and a teaching aid for students (agronomy, crop protection, biodiversity management, agroecology).

Author : Stéphane Bellon,Servane Penvern
Publisher : Springer Science & Business
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400779273

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Organic Farming, Prototype for Sustainable Agricultures by Stéphane Bellon,Servane Penvern Pdf

Stakeholders show a growing interest for organic food and farming (OF&F), which becomes a societal component. Rather than questioning whether OF&F outperforms conventional agriculture or not, the main question addressed in this book is how, and in what conditions, OF&F may be considered as a prototype towards sustainable agricultures. The book gathers 25 papers introduced in a first chapter. The first section investigates OF&F production processes and its capacity to benefit from the systems functioning to achieve higher self-sufficiency. The second one proposes an overview of organic performances providing commodities and public goods. The third one focuses on organics development pathways within agri-food systems and territories. As well as a strong theoretical component, this book provides an overview of the new challenges for research and development. It questions the benefits as well as knowledge gaps with a particular emphasis on bottlenecks and lock-in effects at various levels.

Author : George Vlontzos,Yiannis Ampatzidis,Basil Manos,Panos M. Pardalos
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429588853

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Modeling for Sustainable Management in Agriculture, Food and the Environment by George Vlontzos,Yiannis Ampatzidis,Basil Manos,Panos M. Pardalos Pdf

Recent developments in computer science, data mining and big data analytics have resulted in new operational frameworks in agriculture, food and the environment, which in fact, share a strong link between them. A key challenge for researchers is to extract new data patterns and utilize them in decision making. Managers, policy makers, and practitioners have to be aware of these methodologies in order to establish efficient and effective working groups for the tasks to be resolved. The book reviews the complexity of the interrelationship between agriculture, food production and processing, and environmental issues. It also highlights the prospects of modeling in various cases of problem solving in these sectors, and reviews the new and future challenges. Consumer awareness in food production and processing practices is continually increasing and the necessity for advanced behavioural tools follows the same trend. Furthermore, the value chain management challenge is becoming one of the most crucial tasks due to the increased importance of new parameters like the origin of products, its environmental footprint and the enhancement of local production, etc. The book addresses these topics in a holistic approach, merging modeling with advanced marketing practices in a coherent and innovative manner, being an effective tool in a continuously demanding world.

Author : Eric Justes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789402409864

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Cover Crops for Sustainable Farming by Eric Justes Pdf

This study, based on a literature review and simulations, shows the efficiency of cover crops at catching nitrate in most agriculture situations. It also analyzes both the negative impacts they can have and the ecosystem services they can provide. The introduction of a cover crop between two main crops helps catch the soil mineral nitrogen before the period of drainage and consequently reduces nitrate leaching and nitrate concentration in the drainage water. This study allows quantifying the efficiency of cover crops at catching nitrate and optimizing their implantation conditions over a large range of French pedoclimatic conditions. The presence of high nitrate levels in surface and ground waters, due to excessive nitrogen fertilization and natural production of nitrate by soil organic matter mineralization, is a double challenge for public health and environment protection.