Organic Farming
New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems
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.
| ISBN: | 9783030046569 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 139 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Herausgeber: | Sarath Chandran, C. Thomas, Sabu Unni, M. R. |
| Verlag: | Springer International Publishing |
| Veröffentlicht: | 23.05.2019 |
| Untertitel: | New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems |
| Schlagworte: | biofertilizers crop rotation global food security integrated weed management organic agriculture organic fertilizers organic livestock farms pest and disease control sustainability in organic farming weed population dynamics |
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