| Waste Composting for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture: Closing the Rural-Urban Nutrient Cycle in Sub-Saharan Africa Contributor(s): Drechsel, Pay (Author), Kunze, Dagmar (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851995489 ISBN-13: 9780851995489 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $172.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2001 Annotation: Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed countries, where food security is also a key issue. This book addresses these subjects and is based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by IBSRAM and FAO. Special reference is given to Sub-Saharan Africa, with acknowledgement to experiences from other parts of the world. Contributing authors are from several European, as well as African, countries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Organic - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Waste Management |
| Dewey: 631.875 |
| LCCN: 00052905 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.82" W x 9.44" (1.16 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed countries, where food security is also a key issue. This book addresses these subjects and is based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by IBSRAM and FAO. Special reference is given to Sub-Saharan Africa, with acknowledgement to experiences from other parts of the world. Contributing authors are from several European, as well as African, countries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Drechsel, Pay: - Pay Drechsel is Global Theme Leader on Water Quality, Health & Environment at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ghana. |