Organic Farming Theory & Practice
Organic Farming Theory & Practice

Author: S.P. Palaniappan

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 9387869431

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This book makes an attempt to present the available information on organic agriculture in a cogent and easily understandable manner. Though it is not exhaustive, which it is not meant to be, it is felt that book will a give an overview on the subject to the interested reader. A viewpoint on organic agriculture has been presented in the book, based on the experience of the authors. The book contains chapters on organic manures (including green manures), recycling of organic wastes, vermiculture, biofertilizers, organic methods of pest and weed management, integrated nutrient management, farming systems and case studies of organic farming. Selected literature is presented for further reading. A compilation of the available information has been a felt need of students, teachers, research workers and administrators in agriculture.

Principles of Organic Farming
Principles of Organic Farming

Author: E. Somasundaram

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-12-16

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1000533700

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Principles of Organic Farming is a practical oriented text about organic crop management that provides background information as well as details of ecology-improving practices. This book is meant to give the reader a holistic appreciation of the principles and importance of organic farming and to suggest ecologically sound practices that help to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture. This book is intended as a professional basic textbook for undergraduate level students and will specifically meet the requirement of the students of organic farming being taught in all the agricultural universities across the globe. In addition, the purpose of this work is to spread the basic concepts of organic farming in order to; guide the production systems towards a sustainable agriculture and ecologically safe, obtain harmless products of higher quality, contribute to food security, generating income through the access to markets and improve working conditions of farmers and their neighborhoods. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

The Natural Way of Farming
The Natural Way of Farming

Author: Masanobu Fukuoka

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788185987002

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...A natural way of farming that renounces all human knowledge and intervention. - preface.

Organic Farming
Organic Farming

Author: Munish Kumar Verma

Publisher: Sankalp Publication

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9388660595

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Organic farming system in India is not new; it has been practiced for thousands of years. In the traditional organic-based food production system, the entire agriculture was practiced using organic techniques, where the pesticides, fertilizers, etc., were obtained from plant and animal products. In this book provides information on different aspects of organic production. This book focuses on modern methods of organic production, Principles, Importance, Soil fertility management, Nutrient management in, Weed management, Plant protection, Quality Control, Standards, Certification and SWOT Analysis f Organic Farming. We hope this information will be helpful to growers, whether beginners or more experienced farmers, extension workers and agricultural teachers.

Organic Farming
Organic Farming

Author: Charles A. Francis

Publisher: ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780891181736

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This book represents a current look at what we know about organic farming practices and systems, primarily from the U.S. and Canadian perspectives. the discussion begins with history and certification, ecological knowledge as the foundation for sustaining food systems, and biodiversity. The next chapters address crop-animal systems; forages, grain, oil seed, and specialty crops; organic cropping and soil nutrient needs; and vegetation and pest management. Readers will next learn about marketing organics, organic foods and food security, and education and research. The book concludes with a survey of the future of organic farming and a perspective on the agricultural industry and the future of the rural sector.--COVER.

Organic Agricultural Practices
Organic Agricultural Practices

Author: Kimberly Etingoff

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-09-06

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1498706207

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This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Organic practices are quickly redefining how agriculture is done around the world, as we come to realize how detrimental conventional agriculture is to local and global environments and economies. This book serves as an overview of some of the important topics in organic agriculture. The vol