Sustainable Agriculture

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781598536089Author Wendell BerryFormat HardbackPage Count 864Imprint The Library of AmericaPublisher The Library of America

In 1924 at Koberwitz, the estate of Count and Countess Keyserlingk, Rudolf Steiner gave a key course of lectures on agriculture. At a time when industrial methods were being introduced into farming, Steiner had a radically different, evolutionary, vision...

The concept of sustainability has grown in recognition and importance. The pressure on companies to broaden their reporting and accountability from economic performance for shareholders, to sustainability performance for all stakeholders is leading to a...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

Small but mighty - a comprehensive guide to the use of two-wheel tractors for highly productive gardens, landscapes, and farms TWO-WHEEL TRACTORS are multifunctional, economical, practical, maneuverable, portable, and low impact. Yet choosing the...

A biodynamic farm is an integrated, holistic organism which balances animal husbandry with growing a range of plants, crops and trees. Balance is of the utmost importance, and will result in a sustainable farm.This book focuses in depth on one aspect of...

Biodynamics grew out of Rudolf Steiner's Agriculture Course, a series of lectures he gave in 1924. It is now an inspirational worldwide movement bringing a uniquely holistic, organic agriculture to farms, vineyards and gardens. In this concise and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781598536065Author Wendell BerryFormat HardbackPage Count 841Imprint The Library of AmericaPublisher The Library of America

Carrot City is a collection of ideas, both conceptual and realized, that use design to enable sustainable food production, helping to reintroduce urban agriculture to our cities. Focusing on the need and desire to grow food within the city to supply food...

Sustainable intensification (SI) has emerged in recent years as a powerful new conceptualisation of agricultural sustainability and has been widely adopted in policy circles and debates. It is defined as a process or system where yields are increased...

This book addresses the relevance of geographical indication (GI) as a tool for local and socio-economic development and democratization of agri-food, with case studies from Asia, Europe and the Americas.A geographical indication is a sign used on...

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...

The major temperate forage legumes are of global importance in the sustainable productivity of ruminant feed in the developed world. This book brings together in one volume all aspects of their basic biology and associated production practices. Emphasis...

Do less, produce more, and grow soil that feeds crops using chemical-free, organic no-till methods Andrew Mefferd, veteran farmer, author of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, and editor of Growing for Market magazine, brings you the ultimate guide...

2019 Midwest Book Award for Nature 2020 High Plains Book Award Finalist 2020 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner in Green Living and Sustainability "Sustainable" has long been the rallying cry of agricultural progressives; given that much of our nation's...

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...

Ann Larkin Hansen offers expert advice on everything from scythes to disc mowers, and details the pros and cons of using horse power or tractors. You'll learn how to choose the right species for your soil, judge hay quality to buy or sell, and determine...

In Crop Rotation and Cover Cropping, you can learn some of the thinking behind-and the actual nuts and bolts of-laying out a rotation for your farm. This volume, part of the NOFA guides, covers: Historical roots of cover-crop techniquesThinking...

A moving exploration of presence and place told through the stories of small-scale farmers who, despite intense adversity, continue caring for their land Love for the Land explores the power and potential of people-place relationships. Through clear and...

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

Most supermarket mushrooms are bland and boring; products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavorful and diverse fungi to their diets, but lack the knowledge...

The world struggles with increasing threats to global sustainability, caused by population growth, overuse of fresh water resources, depletion of biodiversity, and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. There is an urgent need for an overall plan to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780951789063Author Enzo NastatiFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Mark MoodiePublisher Mark MoodieWeight(grams) 780g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780975655221Author Richard SkibaFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint After Midnight PublishingPublisher After Midnight PublishingWeight(grams) 934g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983865308Author Craig SorleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Doorlight PublicationsPublisher Doorlight PublicationsWeight(grams) 140g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780951789087Author Glen AtkinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Mark MoodiePublisher Mark MoodieWeight(grams) 7g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978629359Author Jeffrey GoettemoellerFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Prime BooksPublisher Prime BooksWeight(grams) 324g

This is the first book on land administration and reform in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is highly relevant to all developing countries around the world. It provides simple practical steps to turn the hugely controversial subject of 'land grabs' into a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780797420151Author J.F. DevlinFormat PaperbackPage Count 372Imprint Weaver PressPublisher Weaver PressWeight(grams) 546g

Whether you fantasise about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this beautifully illustrated book bridges the gap between the special place orchards hold in our hearts and the practicalities of growing and...

It's a dream come true when you finally get a piece of land or join an eco-community, and start to plan your sustainable land-based enterprise; but all too often the dream is spoiled by lack of money, stress, exhaustion and poor time management, and your...

The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 57th year. This useful guide shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting various plants and crops, as well as working with bees. It includes Thun's unique insights, which go...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9787635534308Author Alina HazelFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Sudeep VamsiPublisher Sudeep VamsiWeight(grams) 186g

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789790422315Author Mack RafealFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Sudeep VamsiPublisher Sudeep VamsiWeight(grams) 195g

This technical study reviews agricultural value chains in Uttar Pradesh, India to improve value chains of the selected five focus crops: potato, mango, guava, mustard, and gram.The study identifies areas of investment in agricultural value chain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789292700508Author Asian Development BankFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Asian Development BankPublisher Asian Development Bank

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801466028Author Dr Philip R. CrainFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing LimitedPublisher Burleigh Dodds Science...

The first chapter reviews evidence of the human health impact of wheat flour fortification and how it is measured and studied. The chapter explores the benefits to wheat flour fortification, citing the process's ability to address widespread health...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786768544Author Robert L JarretFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing LtdPublisher Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing...