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Unlock the Secrets Beneath Your Garden: Fundamentals of Soil and Plant Water Interaction Are you tired of watching your plants struggle to thrive, no matter how much care you provide? Dive into the world of soil and plant water interaction with our groundbreaking guide, tailored for both novice gardeners and seasoned botanists. In "Fundamentals of Soil and Plant Water Interaction," we address the common struggles every plant parent faces, offering...
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Unlock a Greener Future: Sustainable Livestock Management Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Dive into "Sustainable Livestock Management: Ethical and Environmental Considerations" and discover a groundbreaking guide that transforms the way we view and manage livestock. Say goodbye to the common challenges faced by conscientious buyers and embrace a greener, more ethical approach to agriculture. About This BookEthical...
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Sustainable soil management is a critical aspect of achieving a balance between agriculture and conservation. The soil serves as the foundation for agricultural productivity, supporting plant growth and providing essential nutrients. However, improper land management practices can lead to soil degradation, erosion, and loss of biodiversity, compromising long-term agricultural sustainability.
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Los sistemas productivos agropecuarios impactan de manera local, rural, regional y global. En la actualidad, las formas de vida existentes, las condiciones del planeta tierra y sus interacciones con el resto del universo, implican que hoy más que nunca se generen situaciones y actividades que permitan reflexionar, analizar y crear estrategias que lleven a prolongar la existencia de una forma sostenible y saludable de la humanidad y de todos los seres...
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Unlock the Secrets to Sustainable Soil Management Are you struggling to combat soil erosion and preserve your land's fertility? Does the thought of losing valuable topsoil keep you up at night? Look no further! "Soil Erosion Control: Techniques for Sustainable Land Management" is your comprehensive guide to reclaiming and maintaining healthy soil.In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover practical strategies and cutting-edge techniques to mitigate...
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Contained within this volume is a comprehensive treatise on the various different machines used in planting crops, with information on seeding, drilling, transplanting, and other mechanical methods of crop planting. Written in clear, plain language and including a plethora of helpful illustrations, diagrams, and charts, this text provides a wealth of information on the subject. It will be of much value to the farmer, or student of agriculture. Although...
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Unlock the Secrets of Soil Conservation for a Greener Tomorrow In a world grappling with environmental crises, the degradation of soil quality remains a pressing concern for both farmers and environmentalists alike. Are you tired of witnessing the erosion of fertile lands and diminishing crop yields? Do you long for sustainable agricultural practices that not only preserve soil health but also foster a greener future? Look no further. About This Book:Discover...
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This small book is a sincere attempt to provide some basic insights into organic crop production practices of some agronomic crops such as basmati rice, cotton, red gram and sugarcane, especially for those who have no idea about the topic of organic farming. Techniques mentioned in this book are strictly in an Indian context. Production techniques and all other information had been written keeping in mind the present scenario of Indian organic market...
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L'agriculture et l'alimentation sont au centre de nombreuses préoccupations actuelles: santé, écologie, climat, social, éthique... Pourtant on hésite parfois à prononcer certains mots comme élevage, vegan, pesticide, chasse, pratiques culinaires... et même « écologie ».
Nous préparons-nous à des sociétés de guerre civile entre productivistes et aptres de la préservation?
Voici un livre rédigé par deux auteurs à la compétence...
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After the first tractors appeared on the scene in the late 1890s, it took another two decades and plenty of modifications for farmers to embrace this once-crude technology in favor of the steam engine, further advancing the power-farming revolution. Written by an international expert in agricultural machinery, Farm Tractors takes readers back to the nineteenth century to look at the precursors to modern tractors and travels through the years to follow...
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Desde las diferentes líneas de investigación del Doctorado en Agrociencias de la Universidad de La Salle se presentan los retos que el sector agropecuario afronta para ser competitivo e innovador frente a los ajustes continuos en los sistemas productivos globales y colombianos.
Se analiza cómo el desarrollo y el crecimiento de los territorios, de sus capacidades para interactuar y, en esencia, de sus propios atributos, de sus condiciones endógenas...
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El mercadeo agropecuario es un elemento clave en la formación de profesionales del sector agrario, puesto que las nuevas dinámicas y tendencias socioeconómicas, tecnológicas y culturales que interactúan en el contexto económico global y local, integran y articulan cada vez más a productores y consumidores. Este libro se considera como un instrumento útil y didáctico para fortalecer la fundamentación teórica del marketing aplicado y apoyar...
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The present study covers literature on Saffron and Black Zeera published in different countries of the world i.e., England, Germany, France, China, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, India. This study includes references on different aspects on Saffron and Black Zeera like production, distribution, pathological aspect environment, weed control. It also makes mention of title index, author index and address directory of the works included...
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El libro es el resultado de 27 años de labores del Grupo de Investigación en "Mejoramiento Genético y Producción de Semillas de Hortalizas" y de las experiencias acumuladas en la enseñanza del fitomejoramiento durante los últimos 30 años en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Palmira.
Constituye una importante ayuda y un complemento para los cursos de mejoramiento genético de plantas en pregrado y posgrado. Ofrece un tratamiento general...
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Three years after the publication of the groundbreaking Asian American comics anthology Secret Identities, the same team is back with a new volume-bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking in scope. While the first collection focused on the conventions of superhero comics, this new book expands its horizon to include edgier genres, from hard-boiled pulp to horror, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. Using this darker range of hues, it seeks to subvert-to...
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A Norfolk farmer's son, Brian played a key role in developing agricultural education in Suffolk from the 1960s onwards. For many years, he was the vice-principal of the Otley Agricultural College where he headed the agricultural engineering section. He established the annual 'Power in Action' demonstrations in which the latest farm machinery is put through its paces and he campaigned vigorously for improved farm safety, serving on the Suffolk Farm...
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"Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants."--
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"Are you really what you eat? David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth : the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately us. The long-running partnerships through which crops and soil life nourish one another suffuse plant and animal...
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"Ploughs Up-To-Date" is a vintage catalogue of ploughs made by the Hornsby company in the late nineteenth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information and wonderful illustrations and photographs, this is a volume that is not to be missed by those with an interest in the history and development of farming equipment. Contents include: "Hornsby's Head-Quarters are at Grantham", "Ploughs in General, and Hornsby's Ploughs in Particular",...
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This early work by G. Henderson is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the experiences of a farmer and his thoughts on the best methods of agricultural production. He includes chapters on poultry, cattle, corn and much more. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for those with an interest in the farming industry and its historical technologies and developments.
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