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Science and Technology of Organic Farming by Allen V. Barker (Hardcover, 2010)

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Organic farming is not only a philosophy, but also a well-researched science that combines soil fertility, plant pathology, entomology, and other biological and environmental sciences. Science and Technology of Organic Farming is a concise, readily applicable resource for understanding the scientific basis for organic farming and the technology required to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection. It provides the tools necessary to dispel hampering myths about organic farming so farmers -- regardless of their experience -- can strengthen their own growing practices. Emphasizes Foundations of Organic Farming -- Composting, Cover Crops, & Farm Manures Addressing relevant issues and concepts along with practical applications, chapters cover soil fertility and plant nutrition; individual plant requirements; liming; farm manures, green manures, and composts; mulching and tillage; and weed, insect, and disease control, as well as companion planting and storage. The text also includes more than 50 illustrations and a glossary with common technical and scientific terms used in conventional and organic agriculture. This valuable reference is ideal for farmers, agricultural advisers, and soil and plant scientists -- in both academia and industry.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Taylor & Francis INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9781439816127
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90953138

Product Key Features

Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
Allen V. Barker
Publication Name
Science and Technology of Organic Farming
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
476g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Allen V. Barker
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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