Organic Farming
Organic Farming
Buch
- New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems
- Herausgeber: C. Sarath Chandran, M. R. Unni, Sabu Thomas
- Springer International Publishing, 05/2019
- Einband: Gebunden, HC runder Rücken kaschiert
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9783030046569
- Bestellnummer: 8854741
- Umfang: 148 Seiten
- Nummer der Auflage: 19001
- Auflage: 1st ed. 2019
- Gewicht: 387 g
- Maße: 241 x 159 mm
- Stärke: 15 mm
- Erscheinungstermin: 23.5.2019
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovations in the field.The chapter authors analyze pertinent aspects of this integrated farming system including strategies to improve seed quality, methods to improve soil fertility, and the advantages of using organic fertilizers. Particular attention is also given to weed management practices, bioenergy production and insights into the ways organic farming can adapt to global climate change and build sustainable food systems for future generations. Scientists, decision-makers, professors, and farmers who wish to work towards making agricultural systems more sustainable will find this book appealing.