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Agricultural science is a multidisciplinary field of biology, which includes components of economic, natural and social sciences. These components are utilized in the study and practice of agriculture. The two types of farming which are studied within agricultural science are conventional farming and organic farming. Conventional farming is a method which involves the usage of pesticides and other chemicals for obtaining highest production of crops. Organic farming is an agricultural approach which emphasizes on methods of companion planting and crop rotation along with the utilization of organic fertilizers including bone meal, compost manure and green manure. There is a significant distinction between organic and conventional farming in terms of tools and methods used to cultivate crops, but they also have varied ethics and principles. Organic farming strives to maintain the quality of ecology, water and land, whereas conventional farming solely looks for increased profits and yields. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the study of conventional and organic farming and aided their advancement. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of agricultural science as well as for experts.

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