Healthy Crops
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Healthy Crops
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Author : Francis Chaboussou
language : en
Publisher: Jon Carpenter Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Healthy Crops written by Francis Chaboussou and has been published by Jon Carpenter Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Science categories.
This work powerfully asserts the idea that rather than using pesticides, the key to helping crops resist attacks from pests is to improve their strength through natural processes. Many of industrial agriculture's fundamental principles for fighting disease, in particular the reliance on pesticides and fertilizers, are explained and convincingly challenged and a new set of guiding principles for an ecological agricultural system are presented as a genuine alternative to the widespread use of chemicals.
Soil Health Soil Biology Soilborne Diseases And Sustainable Agriculture
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Author : Graham Stirling
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2016-03
Soil Health Soil Biology Soilborne Diseases And Sustainable Agriculture written by Graham Stirling and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03 with Business & Economics categories.
Our capacity to maintain world food production depends heavily on the thin layer of soil covering the Earth's surface. The health of this soil determines whether crops can grow successfully, whether a farm business is profitable and whether an enterprise is sustainable in the long term. Farmers are generally aware of the physical and chemical factors that limit the productivity of their soils but often do not recognise that soil microbes and the soil fauna play a major role in achieving healthy soils and healthy crops. Soil Health, Soil Biology, Soilborne Diseases and Sustainable Agriculture provides readily understandable information about the bacteria, fungi, nematodes and other soil organisms that not only harm food crops but also help them take up water and nutrients and protect them from root diseases. Complete with illustrations and practical case studies, it provides growers and their consultants with holistic solutions for building an active and diverse soil biological community capable of improving soil structure, enhancing plant nutrient uptake and suppressing root pests and pathogens. The book is written by scientists with many years' experience developing sustainable crop production practices in the grains, vegetable, sugarcane, grazing and horticultural industries. This book will be useful for: growers, consultants, agronomists and soil chemists, extension personnel working in the grains, livestock, sugarcane and horticultural industries, professionals running courses in soil health/biological farming, and students taking university courses in soil science, ecology, microbiology, plant pathology and other biological sciences.
Activity Book Healthy Plants Healthy Planet
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Author : FAO
language : en
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Release Date : 2020-06-01
Activity Book Healthy Plants Healthy Planet written by FAO and has been published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-01 with Nature categories.
This acrivity book has been designed, written and illustrated to bring children and young people closer to the world of plant protection; the science that deals with plant health. Although addressed to an age group between eight and twelve years, this book can also be useful for older kids and educators. It can be considered as first, simple plant protection manual, designed on the occasion of the International Year of Plant Health 2020.
Growing Healthy Vegetable Crops
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Author : Brian Alan Caldwell
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Release Date : 2004
Growing Healthy Vegetable Crops written by Brian Alan Caldwell and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Agricultural pests categories.
"A Project of the Northeast Organic Farming Association."
Planning The Organic Vegetable Garden
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Author : Dick Kitto
language : en
Publisher: Fulcrum Group
Release Date : 1993
Planning The Organic Vegetable Garden written by Dick Kitto and has been published by Fulcrum Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Organic gardening categories.
Covers organic methods of soil maintenance, pest control, crop rotation, and more.
Biodynamic Gardening
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2015-03-02
Biodynamic Gardening written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-02 with Gardening categories.
Get tastier produce from your garden with this fresh approach to growing veg, fruit and ornamental plants. Home-grown food is now a reality for many, eco-conscious gardeners everywhere should be keen to explore methods that increase yield and harvest edible crops with a depth of flavour rarely matched on supermarket shelves. Biodynamic gardening techniques promise both. This incredibly accessible guide comes with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions on biodynamic techniques for home gardeners. Crystal clear practical advice tells you what to do when, from soil preparation and planting to harvesting at optimum times for the best flavour. Even busy gardeners can incorporate biodynamic practices, so for a pragmatic guide to an all-natural, ethical approach that delivers great results, look no further.
No Till Intensive Vegetable Culture
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Author : Bryan O'Hara
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2020-02-21
No Till Intensive Vegetable Culture written by Bryan O'Hara and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-21 with GARDENING categories.
"No-till farming is the new best practice for preventing soil erosion, building soil biology, and providing growing conditions for vibrant, healthy crops. But for organic vegetable farmers and gardeners-and any farmer who wants to avoid herbicide use-the seemingly insurmountable dilemma with no-till has been how to control weeds without cultivating. In this thorough, practical guide, expert organic farmer Bryan O'Hara provide the answers. O'Hara systemically describes the growing methods he developed and perfected during a multi-year transition of his Connecticut certified organic vegetable farm to a no-till system. O'Hara asserts that this flexible, nature-friendly agricultural methodology is critical to vegetable farming success both economically as well as to maintain the health of the soil and the farm ecosystem. His methodology has proven itself over years of cropping on his home farm, Tobacco Road Farm, as well as other farms in his region, often with stunning results in yields, quality, and profitability. In No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture, O'Hara delves into the techniques he has experimented with and perfected in his 25 years of farming, including making and using compost, culturing and applying indigenous microorganisms to support soil biology, reduced tillage systems, no-till bed preparation techniques, seeding and transplanting methods, irrigation, use of fertilizers (including foliar feeds), pest and disease management, weed control, season extension, and harvest and storage techniques. O'Hara also explores the spiritual understanding of the nuances of the soil and a farm ecosystem and how that influences practical production decisions such as when to plant, water, and fertilize a crop. O'Hara goal is to pass on his knowledge to those who feel the impulse to make their livelihood in harmony with nature, requiring a relatively small land base of a few acres or less and little capital investment in mechanization. Home gardener and large-scale farmers will also find value in his methods. This manual will provides farmers with an advanced agricultural methodology not available in any other single book on organic vegetable production, a methodology that will allow farmers to continue to adapt to meet future challenges"--
Healthy City Harvests
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Author : Donald Cole
language : en
Publisher: International Potato Center
Release Date : 2008
Healthy City Harvests written by Donald Cole and has been published by International Potato Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Food supply categories.
Soil Health Management For Plantation Crops
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Author : George V Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Soil Health Management For Plantation Crops written by George V Thomas and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
The Healthy Vegetable Garden
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Author : Sally Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-02
The Healthy Vegetable Garden written by Sally Morgan and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-02 with Gardening categories.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener, homesteader, or market farmer, this A–Z, soil-to-table guide shows you how to reduce chemical inputs; naturally enrich your growing ecology; and create a hardy, nutrient-dense, and delicious crop. "There are few gardeners (or farmers) I know who wouldn’t benefit from reading Sally Morgan’s new book. . . . The Healthy Vegetable Garden is a detailed and indispensable resource."—Hobby Farms In The Healthy Vegetable Garden, expert organic gardener Sally Morgan explains how to use natural approaches to cope with the challenges of a changing climate through principles from regenerative gardening, agroecology, and permaculture—all to help your green space thrive. The Healthy Vegetable Garden shows you how to: Combat disease and keep pests at bay with natural predators, companion planting, and trap and barrier crops Choose the right plants to attract pollinators and pest predators Build a healthy soil full of organic matter, earthworms, and mycorrhizal fungi Regenerate soil through no-dig practices, composting, cover crops, and mulching Boost biodiversity through the use of crop rotations and polyculture Rewild your garden by creating a range of habitats, making use of walls and fences, log piles, water features, and wild corners Understand plant defenses and use biocontrols Make natural barriers, traps, and lures A healthy, productive garden should work in harmony with nature to produce and protect delicious fruits and vegetables and build a rich soil that is full of life. With The Healthy Vegetable Garden, growers of all levels will start reducing incidents of pests and diseases while creating a verdant habitat—all without the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or weedkillers.