A safe and sustainable system designed to obtain optimum production. Biological farming does not mean less production; it means eliminating obstacles to healthy, efficient production. Once the chemica
Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will dis
The livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries depend on Dryland agriculture to ensure their food security and their well-being. Any improvement in yields for farmers in these areas wil
Researchers in agricultural sciences, botany, soil science, and related fields explore possible impacts of climate change on cultivating potatoes, the third most human-consumed crop (after rice an
Fossil fuels and livestock grazing are often targeted as major culprits behind climate change and desertification. But Allan Savory, cofounder of the Savory Institute, begs to differ. The bigger probl
All the classic farm tractors you remember, plus new ones to discover, are all here in this complete photo-packed collection.A classic farm tractor is a conversation starter and a comforting reminder
Permaculture is a sustainability buzzword, but many people wonder what it actually means and why it is relevant. Originally coined by combining the words permanent and agriculture, permaculture has ev
In the mid-twentieth century, American plant breeders, frustrated by their dependence on natural variation in creating new crops and flowers, eagerly sought technologies that could extend human contro
Organic agriculture practices limit the options available for pest control, relying on cultural and physical methods as well as biological control. This book details the various methods of control app
In recent years, the popularity of organically grown produce has exploded. In 2014, organic fruits and vegetables accounted for 12% of all produce sales in the United States, with $39 billion in consu
Engineers in various fields assemble the already available technologies for removing and recovering nutrients--primarily nitrogen and phosphorus--from industrial wastewater and using them where th
Das Buch beschreibt ausführlich und auf verständliche Weise die Problemstellungen der Baugrunderkundung, der Eigenschaften von Boden und Fels, der Erdbau- und Baugrundverbesserung, des Böschungs- und
Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change. In agriculture, water management is key to ensu
Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change. In agriculture, water management is key to ensu
With in-depth information on electric fencing, watering, and husbandry for ruminants, poultry, and pigs, plus butchering, dairying, and more“If we work hard, we sleep well.”Twenty years ago, when auth
There is increasing interest in the effects of silicon on plant growth and development as well as crop yields. Silicon has beneficial effects on plants, including increased photosynthetic activity, be
