Organic farming : global perspectives and methods.
Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge :
Woodhead Publishing,
2023.
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| Edition: | Second edition / |
| Series: | Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of seed, soil, water and weed management, and other important aspects. In addition, it presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. This fully revised and updated edition expands coverage to include important economic considerations, understanding the influence of nanotechnology on organic farming, vertical farming, organic farming and livestock management, as well as the future of organic farming.Written by a team of global experts to provide current concepts of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.Presents the latest insights, from basic principles to emerging practices and future prospectsIncludes new chapters on emerging organic farming practices and opportunities to address animal agriculture and vertical and indoor farmingIncludes coverage of standards, certification and accreditation, and presents insights on economics and marketing. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780323991469 0323991467 |