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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641163057Author Oliver AdamsFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 794gDimensions(mm) 276mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641723442Author Maximus StanleyFormat HardbackPage Count 231Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams) 621g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891183778Author Harold E. Gene GarrettFormat HardbackPage Count 576Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of...

World population is set to increase by a third in the next 25 years, with no corresponding increase in global rainfall. About seventy per cent of the world's abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an...

Wasteful over-consumption (by some) in the developed countries and the continuing, in some cases worsening, hunger of millions in the Third World is a dramatic indication that food problems are urgent. Anger is not enough and this book, which comes from...

Low external-input technology (or LEIT) is an increasingly prominent subject in discussions of sustainable agriculture. There are growing calls for self-sufficient agriculture in an era experiencing diminishing returns from reliance upon expensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635490176Author Cade DohertyFormat HardbackPage Count 299Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams)...

The use of simulation models is a necessity and also an aid in the decision-making process in sustainable agricultural systems. Organizing the experimental knowledge of crop production systems without the book keeping and deductive methods of mathematics...

Now in its third edition, this classic volume characterizes the science and technology of the poultry industry today, defines the breadth and scope of the overall problems in the industry, and points out areas where more research is needed. With special...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891186335Author H. Thomas StalkerFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

This inspiring compendium of beautifully designed and crafted fences and gates will inspire homeowners and handymen to get right to work. This is a rich resource of dozens of beautifully crafted fences, any one of which could be the envy of your...

The world's food supply needs to rise significantly, yet both arable and water supplies per capita are decreasing. Not only are modern agricultural methods beyond the reach of those suffering the greatest food insecurity but they are also ecologically...

Soils are critical to agriculture and, in turn, to food supply and livelihoods. Sustainable management of soils is crucial for a large proportion of the population of Africa. Contrary to many claims, soil fertility is improved and managed successfully by...

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...

The first book on crop nutrition that covers topics from soil hydrology to molecular biology!The first book ever to elucidate so many different aspects of mineral nutrition of crops, Mineral Nutrition of Crops: Fundamental Mechanisms and Implications...

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or "hybrid vigor" has played a major role in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever-increasing human population, particularly in developing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641724401Author Allen O'ConnerFormat HardbackPage Count 247Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams)...

Elmer G. Powers and his family managed to survive the Depression, in part because Quietdale Farm is located on rich land in Boone County, Iowa. The problems he confronted-collapsing markets, drought, and sometimes misdirected governmental efforts-were...

Designed as an accessible text on sustainable agriculture, this book contains information on community organization and participation, technologies for sustainability and the wider policy and service environment. The book looks at a variety of ways of...

The Living Land sets out a new 'stakeholder' vision for rural regeneration in Europe. It integrates three themes: sustainable agriculture, localised food systems and rural community development. All three offer ways of rebuilding natural and social...

This book explains the basic techniques of hydroponic gardening that help home gardener to do their gardening with a lot more relaxation and enjoyment and a much greater return of nutritious food, showing how to use simple automated systems to harvest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891186274Author Ignacio A. CiampittiFormat HardbackPage Count 528Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891186328Author David W. WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Focused attention on how to organize and conduct research can increase the efficiency of the research process and its outcomes. The second edition of Research Methodology in Applied Economics provides time-tested guidelines to instruct graduate students...

Find the right balance of organic matter, tillage, and chemical additives to increase the quality and quantity of crops! This book shows the importance of organic matter in maintaining crop production. The addition of organic matter to soil is covered...

One of Africa's major untapped resources is the creativity of its farmers. This book presents a series of clear and detailed studies that demonstrate how small-scale farmers, both men and women, experiment and innovate in order to improve their...

In natural resource management research, best practice implies the participation of community members, research or development teams and other stakeholders to jointly identify research and development parameters and contribute to decision making...

This book is about the birth of landscape ecology. It demonstrates how the concepts of landscape ecology have contributed to the definition of the policy of protection of nature and illustrates the dynamics of populations and communities, as well as...

This single volume explores the theoretical and the practical aspects of crop physiological processes around the world The marked decrease over the past century in the land available for crop production has brought about mounting pressure to increase...

Produce more abundant, high-quality crops with the information you'll find in this book!Recent concerns over environmental pollution and food quality degradation caused by the excessive use of chemicals have prompted scientists and policymakers to...

A Billion Dollars a Day "This text provides a good narrative on the economics of government intervention, the structure of the world food system and history of the WTO, and the provision of farm subsidies by developed economies, with a special focus on...

Soils are one of the world's most important resources, and their protection, maintenance, and improvement is critical to the continuance of life on earth. Soil Fertility, Second Edition, offers thorough coverage of the fertility, composition, properties,...

This open-access textbook provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for students and practitioners wishing to access in a single volume the key disciplines and principles of wheat breeding. Wheat is a cornerstone of food security: it is the most widely...

This book brings together scientists and practitioners from five continents to present their experience in undertaking activities that contribute to our understanding and informed management of mountain areas. In particular, they address the challenges...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891183662Author D. Kent ShannonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891183709Author Heidi M. WaldripFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Save time and effort with this practical guide to all aspects of water and soil conservation Soil and Water Conservation Handbook is a concise, compact encyclopedia of the policies, practices, conditions, and terms related to soil and/or water...

Learn to identify, modify, and manipulate the genes controlling key quality traits in field crops!This informative book provides state-of-the-art information on improving nutritional quality as well as yield volume in field crops such as wheat, maize,...

This important book on the culture of the potato presents scientific information for potato growers in an easily accessible format and clear language. Managing the Potato Production System contains all the information needed to harvest a bountiful crop...

Value Chain Analysis (VCA) diagnoses the current state of a value chain and makes recommendations to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. Applying VCA in developing countries is very often subject to limited time and funding. This manual shows how...