Overview

There is a growing niche market worldwide for organic agriculture in response to consumer demand, yet there are considerable problems in expanding the production from farms. This book presents a critical appraisal of the successes and limitations of organic production systems and highlights the recent innovations. It provides an overview of organic systems, from production through to economic, social and political aspects.

Full Product Details

Author:   Paul Kristiansen ,  Acram Taji ,  John Reganold
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Edition:   illustrated edition
ISBN:  

9780643090903

ISBN 10:   0643090908
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   01 June 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Overview of organic agriculture; Soil fertility in organic farming systems; Crop agronomy in organic agriculture; Special topic 1. Developing no-tillage systems without chemicals: the best of both worlds?; Crop protection in organic agriculture; Organic plant breeding and seed production: ecological and ethical aspects; Special topic 2. Biodynamic agriculture today; Organic livestock husbandry and breeding; Animal health and nutrition in organic farming; Animal welfare and ethics in organic agriculture; Organic standards and certification; Special topic 3. Contradiction of principles in organic farming; Economic management in organic agriculture; Understanding the market for organic food; Environmental impacts of organic farming; Special topic 4. Tillage: how bad is it in organic agriculture?; Food quality and organic agriculture; Social responsibilities of organic agriculture: learning, collaboration and regulation; Special topic 5. Voice from the other side: a Ghanaian view on organics; Research to support the development of organic food and farming; Education and training in ecological agriculture: Nordic region and the USA; Design of farmer education and training in organic agriculture; Key issues and challenges for the future.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions