Sustainable Agriculture And The Environment In The Humid Tropics

Author : National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Committee on Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1993-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309047494

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Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics by National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Committee on Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics Pdf

Rainforests are rapidly being cleared in the humid tropics to keep pace with food demands, economic needs, and population growth. Without proper management, these forests and other natural resources will be seriously depleted within the next 50 years. Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics provides critically needed direction for developing strategies that both mitigate land degradation, deforestation, and biological resource losses and help the economic status of tropical countries through promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. The book includes: A practical discussion of 12 major land use options for boosting food production and enhancing local economies while protecting the natural resource base. Recommendations for developing technologies needed for sustainable agriculture. A strategy for changing policies that discourage conserving and managing natural resources and biodiversity. Detailed reports on agriculture and deforestation in seven tropical countries.

Author : Vernon W Ruttan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000313697

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Sustainable Agriculture And The Environment by Vernon W Ruttan Pdf

This book explores the resource and environmental constraints on sustainable growth in agricultural production into the middle of the twenty-first century. It presents contemporary concerns with the implications of natural resource availability and environmental change.

Author : Ingrid Oborn,Bernard Vanlauwe,Michael Phillips,Richard Thomas,Willemien Brooijmans,Kwesi Atta-Krah
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317212010

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Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture by Ingrid Oborn,Bernard Vanlauwe,Michael Phillips,Richard Thomas,Willemien Brooijmans,Kwesi Atta-Krah Pdf

Sustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and nutrition security, gender and equity are crucial components. This book describes different aspects of systems research in agriculture in its broadest sense, where the focus is moved from farming systems to livelihoods systems and institutional innovation. Much of the work represents outputs of the three CGIAR Research Programs on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics, Aquatic Agricultural Systems and Dryland Systems. The chapters are based around four themes: the conceptual underpinnings of systems research; sustainable intensification in practice; integrating nutrition, gender and equity in research for improved livelihoods; and systems and institutional innovation. While most of the case studies are from countries and agro-ecological zones in Africa, there are also some from Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Author : M. Adetola Badejo
Publisher : College Press Publ. (Nigeria)
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015062901734

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Strategies and Tactics of Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics by M. Adetola Badejo Pdf

Draws attention to the hydra-headed problem of attaining sustainability in agro-ecosystems of the tropical regions and attempts to shape future agricultural research in these regions, where, the author argues, there is an over-reliance on solutions practised in more temperate climes. Topics include: the potentials of leguminous crop cover systems for sustainable agricultural production, managing carbon and nitrogen in tropical organic farming, the management of the genetic diversity of maize, and the management of fire in agro-ecosystems in forest and savannah ecotypes in Nigeria.

Author : Assembly of Life Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Selected Biological Problems in the Humid Tropics,National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Selected Biological Problems in the Humid Tropics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : NAP:13041

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Ecological Aspects of Development in the Humid Tropics by Assembly of Life Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Selected Biological Problems in the Humid Tropics,National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Selected Biological Problems in the Humid Tropics Pdf

Author : Pedro A. Sanchez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107176058

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Properties and Management of Soils in the Tropics by Pedro A. Sanchez Pdf

Long-awaited second edition of classic textbook, brought completely up to date, for courses on tropical soils, and reference for scientists and professionals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : UIUC:30112048253949

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Sustainable Land Use by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Panel for Collaborative Research Support for AID's Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Program
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309045407

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Toward Sustainability by National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Panel for Collaborative Research Support for AID's Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Program Pdf

Toward Sustainability recommends a design for a new Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP) for the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID). Currently, eight CRSPs operate under legislation that supports long-term agricultural research of benefit to developing countries and the United States. This book defines a process by which knowledge from all relevant AID-supported programs could be integrated and applied to advance profitable farming systems that improve local conditions and contribute to environmental goals. It makes recommendations on the types of competitive grants that should be made available under a new program, institutional participation, content of research proposals, and administrative procedures.

Author : Jan P. de Groot,R. Ruben
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997-07-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230378087

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Sustainable Agriculture in Central America by Jan P. de Groot,R. Ruben Pdf

Agricultural development in Central America is based on extensive growth, supported by macroeconomic policies that marginalize small peasants. Deforestation, erosion and resource depletion are particularly severe. This book offers a comprehensive review of the perspectives for state policies and local action to enhance sustainable agriculture. Macroeconomic conditions and institutional arrangements for the establishment of sustainable production systems in different eco-regional settings (hillsides, humid tropics, frontier areas) are discussed, as well as policy instruments to improve property rights, management rules and financial mechanisms to enhance sustainable resource use.

Author : Anthony S. R. Juo,Kathrin Franzluebbers
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780195353877

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Tropical Soils by Anthony S. R. Juo,Kathrin Franzluebbers Pdf

Agricultural ecology, or agroecology, deals in general with the structure and function of agroecosystems at different levels of resolution. In this text/reference, the authors describe in terms of agroecology the tropical environments of sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin and Central America, focusing on production and management systems unique to each region.

Author : National Research Council,Board on Agriculture
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309045780

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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education in the Field by National Research Council,Board on Agriculture Pdf

Interest is growing in sustainable agriculture, which involves the use of productive and profitable farming practices that take advantage of natural biological processes to conserve resources, reduce inputs, protect the environment, and enhance public health. Continuing research is helping to demonstrate the ways that many factorsâ€"economics, biology, policy, and traditionâ€"interact in sustainable agriculture systems. This book contains the proceedings of a workshop on the findings of a broad range of research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The areas of study, such as integrated pest management, alternative cropping and tillage systems, and comparisons with more conventional approaches, are essential to developing and adopting profitable and sustainable farming systems.

Author : Arild Angelsen,David Kaimowitz
Publisher : CABI
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0851998992

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Agricultural Technologies and Tropical Deforestation by Arild Angelsen,David Kaimowitz Pdf

This book has been developed from a workshop on Technological change in agriculture and tropical deforestation organised by the Center for International Forestry Research and held in Costa Rica in March, 1999. It explores how intensification of agriculture affects tropical deforestation using case studies from different geographical regions, using different agricultural products and technologies and in differing demographic situations and market conditions. Guidance is also given on future agricultural research and extension efforts.

Author : Edwards
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1990-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 093573421X

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Sustainable Agricultural Systems by Edwards Pdf

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.

Author : R. Lal
Publisher : United Nations University Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9280808761

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Sustainable Management of Soil Resources in the Humid Tropics by R. Lal Pdf

Author : G. Poyyamoli
Publisher : Studera Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789385883187

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Agroecology, Ecosystems and Sustainability in the Tropics by G. Poyyamoli Pdf

Tropical ecosystems are some of the most biologically and ecologically diverse in the world. Traditional, local agroecosystems in the tropics reflect this diversity, and provide excellent examples of how nature can be used as the model for designing and managing sustainable agroecosystems. This book brings together such examples. Using an agroecological approach, the collection of chapters demonstrates how agroecology must simultaneously be a science, a practice, and a movement for social change towards a paradigm of sustainability that engages all parts of the food system, from the field to the table. Chapter contributors were selected from multiple countries and backgrounds, providing a valuable diversity of approaches and knowledge systems, and the interaction of these systems gives this book the important transdisciplinarity that has become a key component of agroecology. Working across disciplines and knowledge systems is necessary in order to link the multiple components of food systems that promote effective change. As food systems return to the diversity, complexity, and resilience they once had, it is collections of experiences as presented in this book that provide examples of the path we must be on. Steve Gliessman, Professor Emeritus of Agroecology, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA.