| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 229 pages) : illustrations, charts |
| Contents |
The Potential Use of Waste-stream Products for Soil Amelioration in Peri-urban Interface Agricultural Production Systems / P.J.C. Harris, M. Allison, G. Smith, H.M. Kindness and J. Kelley -- Economic, Sociocultural and Environmental Considerations -- Turning Urban Waste into Fertilizer for Urban and Periurban Farmers : Case Studies from East and West Africa -- Modelling Urban and Peri-urban Biomass and Nutrient Flows -- Urban Agriculture : International Support and Capacity Building in Africa / C.J. Sawio, L. Spies and D. Doucouré -- Research and Development Priorities / P. Drechsel and D. Kunze |
| Summary |
Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in urban and peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed countries, where food security is also a key issue. This book addresses these subjects and is mainly based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by the International Board for Soil Research and Management (now part of the International Water Management Institute) and FAO. Special reference is given to sub-Saharan Africa, with acknowledgement to experiences from other parts of the world |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed August 23, 2013) |
| Subject |
Compost -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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Composting.
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Composts.
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Cycling.
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Organic amendments.
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Organic wastes.
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Soil amendments.
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Soil fertility.
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Urban areas.
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Waste management.
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Waste utilization.
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Compost
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Drechsel, Pay, editor
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Kunze, Dagmar, editor
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C.A.B. International, issuing body
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International Water Management Institute, issuing body
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, issuing body
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| ISBN |
9780851998893 |
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0851998895 |
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1280829613 |
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9781280829611 |
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