Sustainable agriculture /

This book is about foreseeing and understanding the problems associated with the technological revolution in farming practices, and explains the concepts and long-term benefits of sustainable farming systems.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Mason, John, 1951-
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Collingwood, Vic. : Landlinks Press, 2003.
Edición:2nd ed.
Acceso en liña:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=110126
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Different things to different people
  • 2. Sustainable concepts
  • 3. Soils
  • 4. Water management
  • 5. Pest and disease control
  • 6. Sustainable natural weed control and cultivation
  • 7. Management
  • 8. Managing plants: crops and pastures
  • 9. Managing plants: tree plantings and windbreaks
  • 10. Managing animals in a more sustainable way
  • 11. Understandable products used in sustainable agriculture.