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Agricultural Systems, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for
developing sustainable farming systems. It presents a synthetic
overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to
transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with
particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for
sustainable agriculture. The inclusion of research theory and
examples using the principles of cropping system design allows
students to gain a unique understanding of the technical,
biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of
farming systems science for rural livelihoods. This book explores
topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and
practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input
technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory
breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory
livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality
at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and
outreach to support rural innovation. The extensive coverage of
subjects is complemented with integrated references and a companion
website, making this book essential reading for courses in
international agricultural systems and management, sustainable
agricultural management, and cropping systems. This book will be a
valuable resource for students of agricultural science,
environmental engineering, and rural planning; researchers and
scientists in agricultural development agencies; and practitioners
of agricultural development in government extension programs,
development agencies, and NGOs.
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