Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Applications, and Making the Transition Contributor(s): Wezel, Alexander (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1786343053 ISBN-13: 9781786343055 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd OUR PRICE: $171.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
Dewey: 577.55 |
LCCN: 2016056719 |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6" W x 9" (1.84 lbs) 504 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Good agroecological practices are indispensable for the development of sustainable agriculture. In this book, principles, diversity and applications of agroecological practices for a range of systems are presented, transforming scientific research and participatory knowledge of production into practical application. It illustrates a broad range of research and teaching being used within the farming community to demonstrate best practice and current state-of-play within the field. Agroecological methods used in crop farming, grass-based livestock farming, fish production, and other complex farming systems are discussed. Conclusions are drawn from studies to provide an outlook on future trends of agroecological practices and on policies supporting implementation. Due to emphasis on real-life application, it is relevant not only to students of the agricultural sciences and public policy, but also to researchers, stakeholders and policy makers involved in the development of sustainable agriculture. |