Introduction to organic agricultural practices -- Basic concepts for sustainable agriculture and rural development -- Land -- Effects and consequences of agricultural chemicals on soil -- Pests and diseases -- Weed management -- Plant nutrients and nutrient utilization -- Mechanization of agriculture -- Plant propagation -- Vegetable production -- Developing well functioning markets -- Livestock production
Summary
This book is an introductory text on the basic principles of organic and conventional production systems. It dwells on soil management principles and supply of nutrients to crops under cultivation. It explains how soil nutrients can be improved and how pests and diseases can be controlled biologically. The book gives an insight on how to promote ecological farming methods. This book will benefit all agricultural science students. -- COVER
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-220) and index
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