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Science and Technology of Organic Farming - Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Science and Technology of Organic Farming - Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a
well-researched science. The second edition of The Science and
Technology of Organic Farming presents the scientific basis of
organic farming and the methods of application needed to achieve
adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection. Organic
farming is a scientifically derived method of improving soil
fertility to increase agricultural yields with limited chemical
inputs. As such, it can meet public demand for reduced chemical
inputs in agriculture and play a key role in meeting the needs of a
growing world population. The new edition of this highly regarded
book gives clear and comprehensive details on how soil fertility
can be maintained and how plants can be nourished in organic
agriculture. Chapters on soil fertility and plant nutrition explain
the chemistry of the plant, the soil, and the soil solution and
outline the importance of plant macronutrients and micronutrients.
The book offers practical information on using of green manures,
composts and lime to maintain soil fertility; introduces methods of
tillage of land; provides organic methods of controlling weeds,
insects, and diseases; and suggests how food produce can be stored
without refrigeration. The text provides information on how to
assess and govern the nutritional status of crops and the fertility
and condition of soil and presents guidelines, recommendations, and
procedures for determining the best fertility recommendations for
individual situations. This edition includes an entirely new
chapter on hydroponics that explains organic approaches to
hydroponic crop production. With a full bibliography of references,
this text is a practical guide for anyone interested in organic
farming, from farmers and agricultural advisers to teachers, soil
scientists, plant scientist, entomologists and students of other
biological and environmental sciences.
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