Grasslands And Herbivore Production In Europe And Effects Of Common Policies

Author : Christian Huyghe,Alex De Vliegher,Bert van Gils,Alain Peeters
Publisher : Editions Quae
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782759221561

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Grasslands and Herbivore Production in Europe and Effects of Common Policies by Christian Huyghe,Alex De Vliegher,Bert van Gils,Alain Peeters Pdf

Funded by and written during theEuropean Multisward project, this open access ebook presents an inventory of grasslands and forage crops in Europe by placing them in the production system in which they are embedded, and studying the technical, economic and regulatory determinants of past and present trends. Profusely illustrated with maps, it also features many case studies in all European regions and interviews of farmers and key stakeholders.

Author : Carmelo Maria Musarella,Ana Cano Ortiz,Ricardo Quinto Canas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789844863

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Habitats of the World by Carmelo Maria Musarella,Ana Cano Ortiz,Ricardo Quinto Canas Pdf

Today it is not easy to talk about habitats and to think about the various threats facing them. We are living in an age in which we are poised between having everything immediately, and maintaining good living conditions on Earth. Unfortunately, this is almost impossible!For this reason it is important that everyone understands the importance of the habitats of the world and the inhabitants: including humans!This book aims to describe some of the world's habitats, their characteristics, and their daily threats. This is done in the hope that our children will see all of this tomorrow. Enjoy reading!

Author : Gilles Lemaire,Paulo Cesar de Faccio Carvalho,Scott Kronberg,Sylvie Recous
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128110515

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Agroecosystem Diversity by Gilles Lemaire,Paulo Cesar de Faccio Carvalho,Scott Kronberg,Sylvie Recous Pdf

Agro-Ecosystem Diversity: Impact on Food Security and Environmental Quality presents cutting-edge exploration of developing novel farming systems and introduces landscape ecology to agronomy. It encompasses the broad range of links between agricultural development and ecological impact and how to limit the potential negative results. Presented in seven sections, each focusing on a specific challenge to sustaining diversity, the book provides insights toward the argument that by re-introducing diversity, it should be possible to maintain a high level of productivity of agro-ecosystems while also maintaining and/or restoring a satisfactory level of environment quality and biodiversity. Demonstrates that diversified agro-ecosystems can be intensified with environmental quality preserved, restored and enhanced Includes analysis of economic constraints leading to specialization of farms and regions and the social locking forces resisting to diversification of agro-ecosystems Presents a global vision of world agriculture and the tradeoff between a necessary increase in food production and restoring environment quality

Author : Nourollah Ahmadi,Jérôme Bartholomé
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781071622056

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Genomic Prediction of Complex Traits by Nourollah Ahmadi,Jérôme Bartholomé Pdf

This volume explores the conceptual framework and the practical issues related to genomic prediction of complex traits in human medicine and in animal and plant breeding. The book is organized into five parts. Part One reminds molecular genetics approaches intending to predict phenotypic variations. Part Two presents the principles of genomic prediction of complex traits, and reviews factors that affect its reliability. Part Three describes genomic prediction methods, including machine-learning approaches, accounting for different degree of biological complexity, and reviews the associated computer-packages. Part Four reports on emerging trends such as phenomic prediction and incorporation into genomic prediction models of “omics” data and crop growth models. Part Five is dedicated to lessons learned from cases studies in the fields of human health and animal and plant breeding, and to methods for analysis of the economic effectiveness of genomic prediction. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, the book provides theoretical bases and practical guidelines for an informed decision making of practitioners and identifies pertinent routes for further methodological researches. Cutting-edge and thorough, Complex Trait Predictions: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for scientists and researchers who are interested in learning more about this important and developing field. Chapters 3, 9, 13, 14, and 21 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Tom Misselbrook,Francisco Javier Salazar,Claudia Wagner-Riddle
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889632275

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RAMIRAN 2017: Sustainable Utilisation of Manures and Residue Resources in Agriculture by Tom Misselbrook,Francisco Javier Salazar,Claudia Wagner-Riddle Pdf

This eBook presents highlight papers from the 17th International conference of the Recycling of Agricultural, Municipal and Industrial Residues to Agriculture Network (RAMIRAN) that was held in Wexford, Ireland in September 2017. The book contains a broad range of papers around this multidisciplinary theme covering topics including regional and national organic resource use planning, impact of livestock diet on manure composition, fate and utilisation of excreta from grazing livestock, anaerobic digestion, overcoming barriers to resource reuse, hygienic aspects of residue recycling and impacts on soil health. The overarching theme being addressed is the sustainable recycling of organic residues to agriculture, to promote effective nutrient use and minimise environmental impact.

Author : Peter Veen,Richard Jefferson,Jacques de Smidt,Jan van der Straaten
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004278103

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Grasslands in Europe by Peter Veen,Richard Jefferson,Jacques de Smidt,Jan van der Straaten Pdf

A tribute to an essential part of our natural and cultural environment. 24 European cases studies written by international grassland experts. Thematic chapters provide essential background information on grassland fauna, the history of agriculture, grassland communities, the relationship between grasslands and climate and opportunities to conserve these grasslands of high nature value.

Author : D.A. McGilloway
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789086865512

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Grassland: a global resource by D.A. McGilloway Pdf

"The concept of grasslands as a global resource is not new. Indeed many recognised authorities have been canvassing for a global approach to understanding, managing and exploiting this resource for many years. This is the first book that gathers together leading experts from around the world to outline our current understanding of this complex ecosystem, the ways in which it can be enhanced and utilised and where the research challenges are for the future. The following themes unite the book: - Efficient production from grassland; - Grassland and the environment; - Delivering the benefits from grassland. The reader is given an in depth understanding of the biology of the system and how grasslands are crucial for soil stabilisation and water quality. Secondly, much attention is given to how grasslands offer the possibility of increasing food supply and income generation, which is a hugely important but often ignored facet in today’s climate of extensification and biodiversity. Current advances in the grassland sciences have a proven potential to promote the economic development and environmental stability of regions, nations and peoples, particularly in some of the most resource-limited areas of the world. Approaches for achieving the most effective development and adoption of new technology are reviewed."

Author : Deborah J. Pain,M. W. Pienkowski
Publisher : Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0125442807

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Farming and Birds in Europe by Deborah J. Pain,M. W. Pienkowski Pdf

In this unique book an international cast of authors highlight all aspects of the problems associated with farming and bird conservation. Discussion ranges from the socio-political pressures on farm policy to the effects of management on a variety of bird species throughout the more and less developed parts of the European Union. Potential changes in the Common Agricultural Policy are considered in terms of how they have been and can be tailored to benefit birds and wildlife through such initiatives as the new Agri-Environment Regulation. Farming and Birds in Europe addresses the need for policy efforts to focus on both the concerns of conservation and sensible farm production in a timely manner. An opportunity not to be missed is at hand, and this book provides much of the importance in seeing that a sensible conclusion is reached, both for the needs of the farmer and consumer and for the birds and wildlife of the European countryside. Key Features * Provides a detailed, up-to-date account of n Common Agricultural Policy and Bird Conservation * Important resource for aid in developing land use policy * Includes an integrated approach to policy making

Author : Brian Gardner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134885749

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European Agriculture by Brian Gardner Pdf

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is central to both economic and environmental developments in Europe. But with the advent of new environmental legislation and political change in Europe the CAP faces increasing pressure to reform. European Agriculture provides a comprehensive breakdown of the workings of the CAP and its impact on farming in Europe. The author discusses every aspect of European agricultural policy, production and trade, from environmental contraints and the impact of biotechnology, to the role of European farming in the world food supply system. Posing direct questions about the recent 1992 agricultural reform, the 1994 GATT agreement and the reasons for the expensive continuation of the CAP, European Agriculture analyses the economic, political and environmental implications of pursuing present farming policy and provides a provocative commentary on the agricultural future of Europe.

Author : European Grassland Federation. General Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Forage plants
ISBN : 918591147X

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EGF 2008, Uppsala, Sweden by European Grassland Federation. General Meeting Pdf

Author : João Pedro Silva
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9279101595

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LIFE and Europe's Grasslands by João Pedro Silva Pdf

Author : Victor R. Squires,Jürgen Dengler,Limin Hua,Haiying Feng
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351652209

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Grasslands of the World by Victor R. Squires,Jürgen Dengler,Limin Hua,Haiying Feng Pdf

This book begins with a brief account of the extraordinary sequence of events that led to emergence of grasslands as major vegetation formations that now occupy some of the driest and hottest and the highest and coldest on earth as well as vast steppes and prairies in more temperate climes. It is the story of grasses successfully competing with forests and woodlands, aided and abetted by grazing herbivores and by humans and their use of fire as a tool. It is a story of adaptation to changing climates and the changing biophysical environments. A major focus of the book is the Palaearctic biogeographic realm that extends over some 45 million km2 and thus more than 1/3 of the terrestrial ice-free surface on Earth. It comprises extensive grasslands of different types and origin, which can be subdivided into (1) natural grasslands with (1a) steppes (climatogenic in dry climates), (1b) arctic-alpine grasslands (climatogenic in cold climates) and (1c) azonal and extrazonal grasslands (pedogenic and topogenic) as well as (2) secondary grasslands created and sustained by human activities, such as livestock grazing, mowing or burning. Grasslands of the Palaearctic do not only form a major basis for the agriculture of the region and thus its food supply, but are also crucial for other ecosystem services and host a supra proportional part of the realm’s plant and animal diversity. To reflect that suitability of grasslands for biodiversity strongly depends on their state, we apply the term High Nature Value grassland to those natural grasslands that are not degraded (in good state) and those secondary grasslands that are not intensified (semi-natural). The situation in a variety of countries where grasslands are evolving under the influence of global climate change is also considered. Case studies are presented on Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, India, China, South America, North America and Australia. The concluding chapter examines a set of themes arising from the chapters that make up the bulk of this book. The following provide a focus: recent history of grassland biomes – brief recap of current thinking and recent trends with special reference to dry grasslands in the Palearctic regions; the current status of grasslands and germplasm resources (biodiversity) – an overview; management systems that ensure sustainability; how to recover degraded grasslands; socio-economic issues and considerations in grassland management; the impacts of environmental problems in grasslands such as future climate change and intensification and the problems/prospects facing pastoralists and other grassland-based livestock producers.

Author : Henrique M. Pereira,Laetitia M. Navarro
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319120393

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Rewilding European Landscapes by Henrique M. Pereira,Laetitia M. Navarro Pdf

Some European lands have been progressively alleviated of human pressures, particularly traditional agriculture in remote areas. This book proposes that this land abandonment can be seen as an opportunity to restore natural ecosystems via rewilding. We define rewilding as the passive management of ecological successions having in mind the long-term goal of restoring natural ecosystem processes. The book aims at introducing the concept of rewilding to scientists, students and practitioners. The first part presents the theory of rewilding in the European context. The second part of the book directly addresses the link between rewilding, biodiversity, and habitats. The third and last part is dedicated to practical aspects of the implementation of rewilding as a land management option. We believe that this book will both set the basis for future research on rewilding and help practitioners think about how rewilding can take place in areas under their management.

Author : European Grassland Federation. General Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1188 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Animal products
ISBN : WISC:89081763245

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Multi-function Grasslands by European Grassland Federation. General Meeting Pdf

Author : John Frame,J. F. L. Charlton,A. Scott Laidlaw
Publisher : Cabi
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89063180574

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Temperate Forage Legumes by John Frame,J. F. L. Charlton,A. Scott Laidlaw Pdf

The major temperate forage legumes are of global importance in the sustainable productivity of ruminant feed in the developed world. This book brings together in one volume all aspects of their basic biology and associated production practices. Emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding plant characteristics and their consequences in terms of forage output, quality and utilization by livestock. Recent research advances are reviewed and put into context and several recently commercialised species are also covered. The introduction considers the history, current extent, benefits and limits of temperate forage legume usage. Subsequent chapters are dedicated to a comprehensive examination of each forage species in turn, dealing with their origin, morphology, physiology, ecology, nitrogen-fixing capability, cultivars, seed production, nutritive value and productivity. The key factors for optimal management are identified and the prospects for the future outlined, including the potential arising from the use of biotechnology. This book is essential reading for degree and postgraduate students of plant science, agronomy and animal production. Additionally, students and researchers in ecology and environmental science will also find it a valuable resource. The management sections will be of particular value to grassland advisers, consultants and progressive land users.