Ecology And Farming
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Behavioral Ecology And The Transition To Agriculture
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Author : Douglas J. Kennett
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2006-01-02
Behavioral Ecology And The Transition To Agriculture written by Douglas J. Kennett and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-02 with Nature categories.
This innovative volume is the first collective effort by archaeologists and ethnographers to use concepts and models from human behavioral ecology to explore one of the most consequential transitions in human history: the origins of agriculture. Carefully balancing theory and detailed empirical study, and drawing from a series of ethnographic and archaeological case studies from eleven locations—including North and South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, the Near East, Africa, and the Pacific—the contributors to this volume examine the transition from hunting and gathering to farming and herding using a broad set of analytical models and concepts. These include diet breadth, central place foraging, ideal free distribution, discounting, risk sensitivity, population ecology, and costly signaling. An introductory chapter both charts the basics of the theory and notes areas of rapid advance in our understanding of how human subsistence systems evolve. Two concluding chapters by senior archaeologists reflect on the potential for human behavioral ecology to explain domestication and the transition from foraging to farming.
Agricultural Ecology
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Author : H.D.Kumar
language : en
Publisher: APH Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Agricultural Ecology written by H.D.Kumar and has been published by APH Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Agricultural systems categories.
Rooted firmly in the principles of econology, the agricultural enterprise, even though having been exposed to the impact of environmental problems arising from land degradation, soil erosion, groundwater depletion and pollution and loss of biological diversity, has so far stood firm and survived to meet the food requirements of the growing population, so much so that there have been some striking instances of food glut in several countires, including some that used to sufer famiens only half a century ago.
Agro Ecological Approaches To Pest Management For Sustainable Agriculture
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Author : P. Parvatha Reddy
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-12-13
Agro Ecological Approaches To Pest Management For Sustainable Agriculture written by P. Parvatha Reddy and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book outlines a new paradigm, “Agro-ecological Intensification of Crop Protection”, which reduces negative impacts on the environment and enhances the provision of ecosystem services. It discusses the use of ecologically based management strategies to increase the sustainability of agricultural production while reducing off-site consequences, highlighting the underlying principles and outlining some of the key management practices and technologies required to implement agro-ecological pest management. It also comprehensively explores important topics like stimulo-deterrent diversion strategy, precision agriculture, plant breeding, nutrient management, habitat management, cultural approaches, cultivar mixtures/multiline cultivars, crop rotation, crop residue management, crop diversity, cover crops, conservation tillage, biofumigation, agro-forestry, and addition of organic matter. This timely book promotes the rapid implementation of this technology in farming community around the globe. It is a valuable resource for the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to agro-ecological pest management as well as policymakers and practicing farmers. It can also be used for teaching post-graduate courses.
Agricultural Ecology And Environment
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Author : M. G. Paoletti
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company
Release Date : 1989
Agricultural Ecology And Environment written by M. G. Paoletti and has been published by Elsevier Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Science categories.
The increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in crop production has adversely affected both the environment and the agricultural economy. Not only has it led to environmental pollution, but also the increasing costs of chemical inputs and the low prices received for agricultural products have contributed to economic unprofitability and instability. The International Symposium on Agricultural Ecology and Environment was organised in order to discuss ways of achieving the goals of economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture. It is apparent that a truly multidisciplinary effort is required and for this reason the meeting was attended by authors from many different disciplines and geographical locations. Although their papers reflect a wide diversity of agroecosystem types and examples, several common themes emerge: the increased importance of biotic control of ecosystem processes in lower input systems; the key role of soil organic matter in stabilizing nutrient cycling; the importance of agricultural landscape diversity and complexity; the importance of studying ecological processes in natural and agricultural ecosystems; the critical need to integrate socio-economic and ecological approaches.
Nature And Farming
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Author : David Andrew Norton
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2013
Nature And Farming written by David Andrew Norton and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Business & Economics categories.
Explains why it is important to sustain native plants & animals in agricultural landscapes, outlines issues in developing & implementing practical approaches to safeguard native biodiversity in rural areas. Considers ecological & agricultural issues that determine what native biodiversity occurs in farmland.--
The Ecology Of Agroecosystems
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Author : John Vandermeer
language : en
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Release Date : 2011
The Ecology Of Agroecosystems written by John Vandermeer and has been published by Jones & Bartlett Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Nature categories.
Agroecology is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design, development, and management of sustainable agricultural systems. The Ecology of Agroecosystems highlights a collection of alternative agricultural methodologies and philosophies and provides an interdisciplinary approach that bridges the sociopolitical and historical context of agriculture. It includes the technical issues in a serious and ecological fashion and captures the complex merging of ecology, agriculture, politics and economics in both a historical and contemporary context. Readers will learn not only about the ethical and moral elements related to producing food of questionable quality while possibly impairing the environment, but also about the soil chemistry involved.
Farming Food And Nature
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Author : Joyce D'Silva
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Farming Food And Nature written by Joyce D'Silva and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Livestock categories.
This book examines contemporary problems caused by intensive livestock production, and the impact on resource use, animal welfare, climate change and biodiversity. It will be an invaluable resource and provide inspiration for students, professionals, NGOs and the general reader.
Agroecosystem Diversity
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Author : Gilles Lemaire
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2018-10-08
Agroecosystem Diversity written by Gilles Lemaire and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-08 with Science categories.
Agro-Ecosystem Diversity: Impact on Food Security and Environmental Quality presents cutting-edge exploration of developing novel farming systems and introduces landscape ecology to agronomy. It encompasses the broad range of links between agricultural development and ecological impact and how to limit the potential negative results. Presented in seven sections, each focusing on a specific challenge to sustaining diversity, the book provides insights toward the argument that by re-introducing diversity, it should be possible to maintain a high level of productivity of agro-ecosystems while also maintaining and/or restoring a satisfactory level of environment quality and biodiversity. - Demonstrates that diversified agro-ecosystems can be intensified with environmental quality preserved, restored and enhanced - Includes analysis of economic constraints leading to specialization of farms and regions and the social locking forces resisting to diversification of agro-ecosystems - Presents a global vision of world agriculture and the tradeoff between a necessary increase in food production and restoring environment quality
The Ecology Of Agroecosystems
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Author : John H. Vandermeer
language : en
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Release Date : 2009-12-29
The Ecology Of Agroecosystems written by John H. Vandermeer and has been published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-29 with Medical categories.
Agroecology is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design, development, and management of sustainable agricultural systems. The Ecology of Agroecosystems highlights a collection of alternative agricultural methodologies and philosophies and provides an interdisciplinary approach that bridges the sociopolitical and historical context of agriculture. It includes the technical issues in a serious and ecological fashion and captures the complex merging of ecology, agriculture, politics and economics in both a historical and contemporary context. Readers will learn not only about the ethical and moral elements related to producing food of questionable quality while possibly impairing the environment, but also about the soil chemistry involved. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Agroecology
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Author : Stephen R. Gliessman
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-12-09
Agroecology written by Stephen R. Gliessman and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-09 with Nature categories.
Agroecology is a science, a productive practice, and part of a social movement that is at the forefront of transforming food systems to sustainability. Building upon the ecological foundation of the agroecosystem, Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Third Edition provides the essential foundation for understanding sustainability i