Sustainable Agriculture In Temperate Zones

Author : Charles A. Francis,Cornelia Butler Flora,Larry D. King
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471622273

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Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones by Charles A. Francis,Cornelia Butler Flora,Larry D. King Pdf

This timely work reviews the best current thinking on practicing sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing U.S. agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.

Author : Andrew M Gordon,Steven M Newman,Brent Coleman
Publisher : CABI
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780644851

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Temperate Agroforestry Systems by Andrew M Gordon,Steven M Newman,Brent Coleman Pdf

Organic animal production has increased rapidly in recent years to keep up with the increasing consumer demand for organic meats. There are many guidelines and restrictions on what should go into the feedstuffs of organically farmed animals, from which difficulties arise when trying to ensure a well-balanced, nutritious diet without the use of any supplements. The book has been completely updated and revised to address how to formulate organic diets in situations where there is a declining supply of organic feed, as well as the feasibility of utilizing novel feedstuffs and their acceptability by consumers of organic meat products. Including the experiences of producers in relation to appropriate breeds and production systems for forage-based organic production, this book is an important read for researchers and students of organic food animal production, veterinary sciences and food; as well as food industry personnel and organic farmers.

Author : Richard Olson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351437806

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Integrating Sustainable Agriculture, Ecology, and Environmental Policy by Richard Olson Pdf

Find an interdiscliplinary view of sustainable agriculture that emphasizes the potential contributions of ecology to agricultural sustainability in this groundbreaking book. Integrating Sustainable Agriculture, Ecology, and Environmental Policy explores how ecological knowledge, applied as part of a multidisciplinary effort, can be used to design a sustainable and environmentally sound agriculture. A more ecologically based agriculture can increase production efficiency and decrease environmental impacts, but hard choices regarding population control, energy conservation, and land use must still be made. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that the results are beneficial to all components, for example, an ecologically based management scheme which bankrupts the farmer is not considered a viable option for sustainable agriculture. These thought-provoking chapters are an excellent introduction to the contributions of ecological principles to an environmentally sound sustainable agriculture. This multidisciplinary examination provides readers interested in agriculture with a valuable introduction to related work in other fields including ecology and economics. Agronomists, ecologists, educators, and policymakers will find essential information on diverse topics including: the definition and measurement of ecological sustainability in agriculture landscape ecology and the design of sustainable agricultural landscapes soil ecology as a foundation for sustainable agriculture Federal agricultural policies as incentives or deterrent to sustainable agriculture applying farming systems research and extension to sustainable agriculture population growth and other threats to sustainable agriculture environmental policies and their effects on sustainable agriculture the role of precollege education in developing sustainable agriculture

Author : Greg Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Berries
ISBN : 1786762137

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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Temperate Zone Tree Fruits and Berries by Greg Lang Pdf

Author : Vernon W Ruttan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,5 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 : Zied Haj-Amor,Dong-Gill Kim,Salem Bouri
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003815990

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Sustainable Agriculture by Zied Haj-Amor,Dong-Gill Kim,Salem Bouri Pdf

Ever-increasing population growth, combined with ongoing climate change signals that agriculture will face great challenges in ensuring global food security by 2050. Additionally, climate change-driven variations in mean sea level, wave conditions, storm surge, droughts, and river flows could have serious effects on agriculture and other sectors. Considering these factors and the extremely high value and necessity of agriculture worldwide, effective adaptation measures underpinned by reliable climate change impact assessments are essential to conserve soil and water resources and ensure food security. Sustainable Agriculture: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Change by 2050 provides a thorough examination of these issues, and presents in-depth analysis, practical case studies, and numerous examples of adaptation options throughout for various regions of the world. Features: Presents up-to-date, scientifically robust information on climate change projections in Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Australia Provides pathways to sustainable agricultural options rather than just defining the climate change issue Includes case studies and practical examples throughout the world Presents a framework by which policymakers can begin implementing strategies for improving agricultural productivity

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319990767

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 33 by Eric Lichtfouse Pdf

This book presents advanced knowledge on the relationships between climate change and agriculture, and various adaptation techniques such as low tillage, salt-adapted beneficial microbes and closed systems. Climate change is unavoidable but adaptation is possible. Climate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Climate change affects agriculture through changes in average temperatures, rainfall and climate extremes; changes in pests and diseases; changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide; changes in the nutritional quality of some foods; and changes in sea level.

Author : Greg Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Fruit-culture
ISBN : 1786762099

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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Temperate Zone Tree Fruits and Berries by Greg Lang Pdf

Author : Eric Lichtfouse,Marjolaine Hamelin,Mireille Navarrete,Philippe Debaeke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400703940

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Sustainable Agriculture Volume 2 by Eric Lichtfouse,Marjolaine Hamelin,Mireille Navarrete,Philippe Debaeke Pdf

This book gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

Author : Marlon Henkel
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781312939684

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21st Century Homestead: Sustainable Agriculture II: Farming and Natural Resources by Marlon Henkel Pdf

Author : David H. White,S. Mark Howden
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401583282

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Climate Change: Significance for Agriculture and Forestry by David H. White,S. Mark Howden Pdf

Societies throughout the world depend on food, fiber and forest products. Continuity and security of agricultural and forest production are therefore of paramount importance. Predicted changes in climate could be expected to alter, perhaps significantly, the levels and relative agricultural and forestry production of different nations over the next few decades. Agriculture and forestry are also likely to influence the rate and magnitude of such change, as they can be both significant sources and sinks of a number of greenhouse gases. Adaptive management strategies therefore need to be formulated and implemented for these sectors, to enable them to both adapt to future environmental change, and to limit greenhouse gas emissions. This book arose from an international workshop held in Canberra, Australia, under the auspices of the former IPCC Working Group III - Agriculture, Forestry and Other Human Activities Sub-Group (AFOS). A number of leading speakers at the workshop were approached to encapsulate the concepts discussed and developed at this workshop. The resulting papers make up this volume. The book promotes a greater understanding of the major sources and sinks of greenhouse gases within intensive and extensive cropping and animal production systems, and of agroforestry. It highlights the need to adopt a holistic systems approach to monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and assessing impacts, and to integrate climate change-related goals and activities with other issues, such as biodiversity, desertification, and sustainable agriculture and forestry.

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400719057

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Agroecology and Strategies for Climate Change by Eric Lichtfouse Pdf

Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.

Author : Muhammad Farooq,Nirmali Gogoi,Michele Pisante
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Pam Dawling
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550925128

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Sustainable Market Farming by Pam Dawling Pdf

Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.

Author : M.A. Khan
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Irrigation farming
ISBN : 8131303195

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Water Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture by M.A. Khan Pdf

Papers presented at the State-Level Seminar on Water Resources Management, held at Srinagar during 10-11 March 2004.