Agriculture

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781614761044Author Dee LusbyFormat HardbackPage Count 650Imprint X-Star Publishing CompanyPublisher X-Star Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

The small grain cereals wheat, barley, oats and rye are cultivated worldwide. They form the foundation of most agricultural systems and are essential in the manufacture of staple products such as bread, pasta and fermented beverages. Reflecting the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914934315Author Lynfa DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 42Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

For anyone who's ever picked an apple fresh from the tree or enjoyed a glass of cider, writer and orchardist Diane Flynt offers a new history of the apple and how it changed the South and the nation. Showing how southerners cultivated over 2,000 apple...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781601731388Author Reginaldo Haslett-MarroquinFormat PaperbackImprint Acres U.S.A., IncPublisher Acres U.S.A., Inc

Few farmyard and back-garden animals display such appealing and amusing characteristics as chickens. Some continually scratch the ground in search of insects, many just bustle and hustle, while others reveal self-importance through a measured walk. They...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780972177023Author Gustave F. HeuserFormat PaperbackPage Count 644Imprint Norton Creek PressPublisher Norton Creek PressWeight(grams) 933g

As ready reference for the student, instructor, and those practitioners that deal with perennial weeds on a daily basis, this book uses 28 weed species to illustrate the ways in which perennial weeds propagate vegetatively. The author has taken care to...

There is growing popular fear over possible pesticide contamination of food and the microbiological safety of the food supply. This work explains why corporate agribusiness is a rising threat to farmers, the environment, and consumers. Ranging in subject...

Owning and raising chickens doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. With imagination, simple tools, and salvaged or bargain materials, you can make everything your flock needs for their health and safety. Buying a chicken coop can be a major expense...

Livestock production and its use of finite resources is devastating biodiversity and pushing wildlife to the brink of extinction. This powerful book examines the massive global impact caused by intensive livestock production and then explores solutions,...

Food is a massive industry and the many key players involved have very different interests. In wealthy nations those interests can range from corporate survival and maintaining profitability in a market with limited demand, to promoting a healthy diet...

So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.So begins Good Enough to Eat?, which challenges Kafka's culinary sentiments and proceeds to unravel our complex and deeply personal relationship with food. ...

Could cow horns, vortexes, and the words of a prophet named Rudolf Steiner hold the key to producing the most alluring wines in the world-and to saving the planet?In Voodoo Vintners, wine writer Katherine Cole reveals the mysteries of biodynamic...

Illustrated with review studies on animal health economics, this book presents information on the most important economic tools applied to livestock, covering both theory and practical applications. Topics covered include gross margin analysis, partial...

Agroforestry is a land use system that allows for the concurrent production of trees and agricultural crops and/or animals from the same piece of land. It has a rich history of development and has been practised in some parts of the world for more than...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781614761013Author Michael BushFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint X-Star Publishing CompanyPublisher X-Star Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

* Includes new chapters on climate change and international forest policy as well as expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production * International in coverage makes this book suitable for course use anywhere in the world as well as...

INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY SCIENCE, Third Edition, provides a solid foundation in this dynamic field for those studying animal and veterinary sciences or preparing for careers as veterinary assistants or technicians. The text begins with an overview of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781849022545Author Henry StephensFormat HardbackPage Count 592Imprint Benediction ClassicsPublisher Benediction ClassicsWeight(grams) 1000gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997704396Author Matt PowersFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Permaculturepowers123Publisher Permaculturepowers123Weight(grams) 435gDimensions(mm)...

Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With...

Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the...

The living soil is crucial to photosynthesis, biogeochemical cycles, global food production, climate change, biodiversity, and plant and animal health. In the past decade, scientists have made significant advances in soil microbiology research. While the...

Both livelihoods and diversity have become popular topics in development studies. The livelihood concept offers a more complete picture of the complexities of making a living in rural areas of low income countries than terms formerly considered adequate,...

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy's Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic...

What does it take to raise a happy pig? Armed with experience from running the largest organic hog operation in Maine, author Alice Percy is well equipped to answer this question. Pigs are much closer to their cousin, the wild boar, than other...

In the last two decades, there has been an increased awareness of the traditions and issues that link aboriginal people across the circumpolar North. One of the key aspects of the lives of circumpolar peoples, be they in Scandinavia, Alaska, Russia, or...

First the Seed spotlights the history of plant breeding and shows how efforts to control the seed have shaped the emergence of the agricultural biotechnology industry. This second edition of a classic work in the political economy of science includes an...

Design and build a hoophouse or polytunnel, and grow abundant produce year-round in any climate Growing in hoophouses - also known as high tunnels or polytunnels - reduces the impact of an increasingly unpredictable climate on crops, mitigates soil...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781601731487Author Herwig PommerescheFormat PaperbackPage Count 263Imprint Acres U.S.A., IncPublisher Acres U.S.A., Inc

Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994501608Author John GladstonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Trivinum Press Pty LtdPublisher Trivinum Press Pty LtdWeight(grams)...

Agroforestry is a land use system that allows for the concurrent production of trees and agricultural crops and/or animals from the same piece of land. It has a rich history of development and has been practised in some parts of the world for more than...

Food in a Just World examines the violence, social breakdown, and environmental consequences of our global system of food production, distribution, and consumption, where each step of the process is built on some form of exploitation. While highlighting...

Beekeeping's popularity as a hobby continues to skyrocket. Beekeeper's Lab gives you 52 bee-inspired labs to do all year long, and are accessible enough to share with the family. Fill the year ahead with weekly activities from around and about the...

Offers a comprehensive update of this classic statistics textbook, with careful adherence to the intent, approach, and style of the original authors.About the AuthorGeorge W Snedecor was an American mathematician and statistician. He contributed to the...

Whether you're trying to protect your garden from wildlife predators or want to keep your livestock from wandering too far, effective fencing can bring welcome peace of mind. Covering the pros and cons of a variety of fencing types, Gail Damerow shows...

For all those who work, live in or simply enjoy the countryside, this new textbook is the essential reference guide. Developed to complement Primrose McConnell's Agricultural Notebook (now in its 20th Edition under the Editorship of Richard Soffe) The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641162951Author Albert MaxwellFormat HardbackPage Count 183Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 721gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...