Organic Farming New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems /

This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovatio...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Sarath Chandran, C. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Thomas, Sabu (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Unni, M. R. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovations in the field. The chapter authors analyze pertinent aspects of this integrated farming system including strategies to improve seed quality, methods to improve soil fertility, and the advantages of using organic fertilizers. Particular attention is also given to weed management practices, bioenergy production and insights into the ways organic farming can adapt to global climate change and build sustainable food systems for future generations. Scientists, decision-makers, professors, and farmers who wish to work towards making agricultural systems more sustainable will find this book appealing. .
Physical Description:VII, 139 p. 20 illus., 6 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783030046576
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-04657-6