Organic Farming

£230.00

Organic Farming

Global Perspectives and Methods

Agriculture and farming Agricultural science

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Language: English

Published by: Woodhead Publishing

Published on: 23rd November 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 19 Mb

ISBN: 9780128132739


Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods

Explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management.

The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

Presents the basic principles of organic farming and sustainable development

Discusses the role of soil in organic agriculture

Addresses various strategies in seed processing and seed storing, seed bed preparation, watering of seeds and seed quality improvement

Includes updated information on organic fertilizers and their preparation techniques

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