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OverviewSustainable agriculture is an integrated system of plant production practices that aim to satisfy the present food requirements of the society without compromising the needs of the future generations. It also seeks to make efficient use of non-renewable resources to minimize water use, promote soil health, and minimize pollution levels on the farm. Some of the major sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) and systems that are practiced all over the world include agroforestry, conservation farming, contour farming, covering-mulching, crop-rotation, floating-farming, organic-farming, rainwater-harvesting and vermicomposting. Agroforestry refers to a farming practice wherein forests and shrubs are integrated within animal and crop farming system in order to obtain social, economic and environmental benefits. Conservation farming is an approach to sustainable agriculture which involves minimal disturbance of soil and diversification of plant species. This book includes some of the vital pieces of works being conducted across the world, on various topics related to sustainable agriculture. It unravels the various challenges and opportunities related to sustainable agricultural systems. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers studying sustainable agricultural systems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Farrell WaltzPublisher: Syrawood Publishing House Imprint: Syrawood Publishing House Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.866kg ISBN: 9781647404147ISBN 10: 1647404142 Pages: 247 Publication Date: 19 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |