Organic Cereal and Pulse Production
Organic Cereal and Pulse Production

Author: Stephen Briggs

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861269539

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"Organic Cereal and Pulse Production" provides a comprehensive guide to the production of organic pulses and cereals across a range of organic farming systems in northern temperate and maritime regions. It examines the subject of organic farming in general, and considers market demands and the issues that need to be considered when determining management strategies. Topics covered: All aspects of production including: Soil management and fertilityrotations. The selection of cereal and pulse varieties for organic production. Crop establishment including cultivation systems, seed rates and drilling options. Weed management before, during and after, the growing season. Pest and disease management. Harvesting and appropriate crop storage. The importance of biodiversity management within organic systems. Differnt strategies available to those who wish to convert to organic cereal and pulse production. Guidelines on crop and soil agronomy, sowing dates and yield expectations. Discusses management options when things do not go according to plan. AUTHOR: Stephen Briggs is one of Britain's leading exo=perts on organic farm management and arable crop production. In addition to running his own small organic farm business, he is the director of Abacus Organic Associates, the UK's leading group of independent organic specialists, who support the organic food and farming industry from plough to plate. 89 colour photographs & 44 line drawings

Technology of cereals, pulses and oilseeds
Technology of cereals, pulses and oilseeds

Author: Skylar Barr &

Publisher: Scientific e-Resources

Published: 2019-08-14

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1839472618

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The book presents techniques in the make and supply of grains, natural products, vegetables, and flavors. It points of interest the physiology, structure, organization, and attributes of grains and products. The content spreads postharvest technology through preparing, taking care of, drying and processing to capacity, bundling, and appropriation. Moreover, it analyzes cooling and preservation procedures used to keep up the quality and the abatement deterioration and shrinking of agricultural items. This book tends to factors that are associated with keeping up the nature of grains, beats, oilseeds, foods grown from the ground after harvest. This book consolidates data on postharvest administration, standards associated with readiness of different items and also strategy engaged with home scale and additionally mechanical handling of oats, beats, oilseeds, products of the soil. General phrasings utilized as a part of the sustenance science and technology are additionally incorporated into this book. This will build the per capita accessibility of products of the soil. One object of this book is to compose the scatted data and to manage the current advancement of postharvest administration and preparing advances, for example, forms, operations, outlines different angles, for example, drying, parboiling, processing, by-items usage and inventive item improvement from agricultural crude material.

Organic Cereals and Pulses
Organic Cereals and Pulses

Author: D. Younie

Publisher:

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780948617478

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Guide to producing and marketing grain crops to organic standards. Varieties, crop rotations and weed control guidelines, together with practical organic farm case studies are included in this important and timely technical review. Vital for all involved in organic food production.

Organic Crop Breeding
Organic Crop Breeding

Author: Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0470958588

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Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production. The book opens with chapters looking at breeding efforts that focus on specific valuable traits such as quality, pest and disease resistance as well as the impacts improved breeding efforts can have on organic production. The second part of the book is a series of crop specific case studies that look at breeding efforts currently underway from around the world in crops ranging from carrots to corn. Organic Crop Breeding includes chapters from leading researchers in the field and is carefully edited by two pioneers in the field. Organic Crop Breeding provides valuable insight for crop breeders, geneticist, crop science professionals, researchers, and advanced students in this quickly emerging field.

Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops
Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops

Author: Ralph C. Martin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-02-07

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1466568372

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The use of organic management practices in field cropping continues to rise globally, and these methods have proven to be a viable way to produce food with reduced resource use and environmental damage. Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops challenges the popular misconception that organic systems are weak at managing energy,

Profitable Organic Farming
Profitable Organic Farming

Author: Jon Newton

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1405151048

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The demand for food produced from sustainable and organic farm enterprises continues to grow worldwide, with demand exceeding supply for many items. This second edition of an extremely well received and successful book covers every aspect of an organic farm enterprise that can have an influence on profitability. As such the book is an essential purchase for all those involved in organic and sustainable farming. Topics covered in this second edition of Profitable Organic Farming include grassland productivity, production systems for dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry and arable farms, farm size and enterprise combinations, organic standards, financial management, marketing, success factors and progress by organic farmers. The book concludes with a new chapter covering potential future scenarios for organic farming. Drawing on new information available in the area and including case studies from successful organic farm businesses, the author Jon Newton has written a book that is of great commercial use to a wide range of workers including organic farm managers and those wishing to commence organic farming operations. The book is also of great use and interest to agricultural scientists and students and those working in government and regional agricultural advisory services worldwide. Libraries in research establishments, universities and colleges where agricultural sciences are studied and taught should have several copies of this important and useful book on their shelves. Review of the first edition ‘It is an essential volume for any commercial organic farmers or budding organic farmers bookshelf. It will no doubt also be a very popular read and provide much food for thought amongst many agricultural students’: New Farmer & Grower. Jon Newton is an agricultural consultant specialising in organic and sustainable agriculture based in North Wales, UK.

Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers
Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers

Author: Sneh Punia

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-10-11

Total Pages: 652

ISBN-13: 1000429792

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Cereals, pulses, roots, and tubers are major food sources worldwide and make a substantial contribution to the intake of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, as well as vitamin E and B. The Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers: Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications provides information about commercial cereals, pulses, and their nutritional profile, as well as health benefits and their food and non-food applications. Split into four sections, this handbook covers all the recent research about the related crops and outlines matters needing further research in the field of agriculture sciences. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of nutrients and bio-actives, and their beneficial effects on human health, are highlighted in this book. The conclusions drawn and future perspectives proposed in each chapter will also help researchers to take more focused approaches. FEATURES Covers the full spectrum of cereals, pulses, roots, and tubers grain production, processing, and their use for foods, feeds, fuels, and industrial materials, and other uses Contains the latest information from grain science professionals and food technologists alike Provides comprehensive knowledge on the nutritional and non-nutritional aspects of cereals, pulses, and tubers Discusses the latest development in modification of native starch Provides information in enhancing shelf life and its utilization in phytochemical rich product development The result of various well-versed researchers across the globe sharing their knowledge and experience, this handbook will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and industrial practioners who wish to enhance their knowledge and insights on cereals, pulses, roots, and tubers.

Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland
Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland

Author: Steve Finch

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-07-19

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 1782423923

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Increased yields, markets, and profitability have led to changes in crop husbandry. Since its first publication in 1966, revised editions of Lockhart & Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland have upheld and increased the book's good reputation. This ninth edition maintains its status as the standard textbook for many agricultural courses. Part one covers the principles of crop production with chapters concerning plants, climate, soil management, fertilizers, manures, weeds, and diseases threatening farm crops. Part two surveys crop husbandry techniques. Environmental impact has been addressed in greater detail in this edition. This section looks at issues such as sustainable crop management, precision farming, and organic crop husbandry. The way these general techniques apply to individual crops is explained in part three. This part considers a range of cereals, combinable break crops, root crops, industrial crops, and fresh produce crops. Part four looks at the use of grassland and forage crops, with chapters considering arable forage crops, the characteristics of grassland, and the corresponding methods for establishing and improving grassland. This part also includes information regarding equine grassland management and conservation of grass and forage crops. This ninth edition of Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland is relevant for students throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. It is a useful reference book for agriculture National Diploma courses, Foundation Degrees, and BSc degrees, and is important for Masters level students entering agriculture from another discipline. - The previous edition has been widely expanded and remains the standard text for general agriculture, land management, and agri-business courses - Includes new chapters on cropping techniques, integrated crop management and quality assurance, seed production and selection, and the influence of climate - Discusses basic conditions for crop growth, how techniques are applied to particular crops, the influence of weather, and the use of grassland

Resource Conservation Technology in Pulses
Resource Conservation Technology in Pulses

Author: P.K. Ghosh

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 9386237490

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This book will bring together all recent and updated information on RCT in pulses and pulse based cropping system which will be of immense use to researchers, extension personnel, students, research scholars across the nation.