Agricultural chemicals and the environment : issues and potential solutions /

Agricultural production is in a period of rapid transformation which has seen an increase in the use of biotechnology, synthetic chemistry, biological chemicals and biopesticides. These disciplines are integrated with improvements in application technology, digital farming and the use of big data. W...

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Other Authors: Harrison, Roy M., 1948- (Editor), Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2017]
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Issues in environmental science and technology ; 43.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Agricultural production is in a period of rapid transformation which has seen an increase in the use of biotechnology, synthetic chemistry, biological chemicals and biopesticides. These disciplines are integrated with improvements in application technology, digital farming and the use of big data. Whilst offering unique opportunities to reduce potential environmental impacts, these advances also raise new environmental concerns. This book provides an overview of the changes occurring in the agricultural industry, highlighting opportunities to address impacts and indicating potential barriers to adoption of the technology. This new edition has been updated to include the very latest in agricultural developments, including organic farming and genetically modified crops. It is of interest to students and academics, as well as farmers and landowners and those working in legislation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 223 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1782626913
1782629300
9781782626916
9781782629306
DOI:10.1039/9781782626916