Instant Insights Improving Crop Weed Management

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Instant Insights Improving Crop Weed Management

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Author : Neil Harker
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-17

Instant Insights Improving Crop Weed Management written by Neil Harker and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on improving crop weed management. The first chapter highlights the need for alternative weed control strategies that will preserve herbicide efficacy, as well as agricultural and environmental sustainability. The chapter discusses the role of integrated weed management (IWM) in achieving this through the implementation of practices that can improve plant health, such as crop rotations and no-till farming. The second chapter considers the use of IWM in barley cultivation. After an initial outline of more traditional control methods, primarily the use of herbicides, the chapter provides an example of the successful implementation of IWM in barley in the form of two case studies. The third chapter reviews the impact of weeds on maize grown under temperate conditions in the United States and Europe. It provides a summary of current weed management systems and discusses the issue of herbicide resistance in weed varieties. The fourth chapter reviews the use of IWM in rice cultivation for improved crop productivity and performance and offers detailed discussions on the variety of techniques that can be incorporated into an IWM strategy to achieve this. The final chapter presents a number of weed management options and considerations for sorghum, and discusses the critical period for weed control to occur.

Instant Insights Weed Management In Regenerative Agriculture

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Author : Professor Gottlieb Basch
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2022-11-22

Instant Insights Weed Management In Regenerative Agriculture written by Professor Gottlieb Basch and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on weed management in regenerative agriculture. The first chapter provides an analytical review of the adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) in Sub-Saharan Africa by smallholder farmers, focusing on the challenges posed by weed management. The chapter assesses chemical and non-chemical weed control methods and their benefits in CA systems. The second chapter considers the adoption of integrated weed management (IWM) in organic cropping systems, focussing on the key challenges that can arise as a result of this adoption. It also presents examples of successful integration between preventive, cultural and direct tactics in an IWM strategy. The third chapter highlights an increasing need for IWM strategies in the face of herbicide-resistant weeds, soil degradation and environmental contamination by herbicides. The chapter reviews the cultural techniques available to manage weeds in a sustainable manner. The fourth chapter introduces the concept of using crop rotations and cover crops as an effective and sustainable strategy for controlling weeds and looks ahead to future research in this area. The final chapter utilises four detailed case studies from across Europe to illustrate the effectiveness of combined methods to control weeds and preserve/improve farmers’ income.

Instant Insights Improving Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency

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Author : Prof Ulrike Mathesius
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-17

Instant Insights Improving Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency written by Prof Ulrike Mathesius and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on improving crop nutrient use efficiency. The first chapter explores the relationship between rhizobacteria and plant roots, looking primarily at the recruitment of rhizobacteria by the plant to carry out particular functions, such as nutrient acquisition. The chapter highlights our current understanding of the molecular determinants of legume nodulation as well as challenges for improvements of biological nitrogen fixation in legumes and non-legumes. The second chapter considers the rising use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer in agriculture and its role in the shrinking contribution of soil organic N. The chapter explores the impact of the inefficient management of N (low nitrogen-use efficiency) and the consequent developments of major environmental issues, such as pollution to groundwater, oceans and the atmosphere. The third chapter addresses key issues in using N fertilizers in wheat production, such as product cost and environmental impact. The chapter summarises the development of N-efficient cultivars and their economic benefits, as well as their role in reducing the environmental impact of excessive N fertilizer inputs, whilst maintaining respectable yields. The final chapter considers the use of breeding techniques, including genetic variability, to develop more efficient wheat varieties with improved traits related to nitrogen capture, nitrogen assimilation and nitrogen remobilization.

Instant Insights Integrated Weed Management In Cereal Cultivation

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Author : Dr Michael Widderick
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2022-04-19

Instant Insights Integrated Weed Management In Cereal Cultivation written by Dr Michael Widderick and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on integrated weed management in cereal cultivation. The first chapter examines the problem of weeds in barley and explains the application of integrated weed management (IWM) to barley cultivation. The chapter also outlines weed control tactics and the practical implementation of IWM in barley. The second chapter reviews the availability of cultural strategies which can be used in wheat cultivation as part of an IWM strategy. The chapter considers the implementation of practices that can improve crop health, including diverse crop rotations. The third chapter considers the impact of weeds on maize cultivation and productivity, as well as the emergence of IWM as a sustainable method of controlling weeds. The chapter assesses the efficacy of key IWM techniques, such as crop rotations. The fourth chapter provides a detailed assessment of the biological constraints currently impacting the productivity of rice cultivation, focusing on the issue of weeds. The chapter includes an overview of the IWM approach and its benefits. The final chapter focuses on competitive cereal crops and cultural strategies for weed management, including the use of weed-suppressive cultivars, post-harvest crop residues, and cover crops for management of the weed seedbank and eventual weed suppression.

Instant Insights Improving Biosecurity In Livestock Production

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Author : Prof Jeroen Dewulf
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2023-06-20

Instant Insights Improving Biosecurity In Livestock Production written by Prof Jeroen Dewulf and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-20 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on improving biosecurity in livestock production. The first chapter highlights the importance of implementing biosecurity measures along the pig production chain as a means of minimising disease introduction (external biosecurity) and spread (internal biosecurity) throughout the farm. The second chapter reviews the diagnosis and monitoring of common pig diseases, as well as the control measures that can be implemented on the farm, focussing on the importance of establishing effective biosecurity measures. The third chapter provides a brief overview of the emergence and re-emergence of several infectious pathogens of poultry. The chapter highlights the integral role of improving biosecurity in poultry flocks as a means of mitigating future disease risk, including proper cleaning and disinfection techniques. The fourth chapter provides an overview of good farming practices for beef cattle farms, with particular discussion of biosecurity, animal welfare and the importance of clean cattle policies. The final chapter summarises key issues of biosecurity which arise in organic animal farming and discusses their significance to human health. Two case studies are presented to demonstrate the successful implementation of biosecurity plans as a means of reducing disease risk.

Instant Insights Improving The Welfare Of Gilts And Sows

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Author : Dr S. Björkman
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2023-08-22

Instant Insights Improving The Welfare Of Gilts And Sows written by Dr S. Björkman and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on improving the welfare of gilts and sows. The first chapter reviews current knowledge on the factors affecting the health and welfare of gilts and sows during pregnancy and parturition. The chapter considers the influence of group housing, stress and social interaction on the development of production diseases, such as post-partum dysgalactia syndrome and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. The second chapter provides a detailed overview of the factors affecting the welfare of pigs during breeding and gestation. The chapter considers the influence of modern pig production on animal behaviour and welfare and reviews to what extent the inability to form matriarchal groupings contributes to demonstrations of aggressive behaviour. The third chapter concentrates on the managerial and environmental interventions that attempt to reconcile the behavioural and physiological needs of both the sow and piglets to optimise their welfare during farrowing and lactation. The final chapter describes the welfare issues associated with individual confinement systems and examines the nature and significance of stereotyped behaviour in gestating sows. The chapter also addresses the issue of hunger in the pregnant sow and drivers to adopt group housing systems for pregnant sows.

Instant Insights Improving The Shelf Life Of Horticultural Produce

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Author : Prof Jeffrey K. Brecht
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2023-10-24

Instant Insights Improving The Shelf Life Of Horticultural Produce written by Prof Jeffrey K. Brecht and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-24 with Science categories.

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on improving the shelf life of horticultural produce. The first chapter introduces the concept of smart distribution and highlights how optimising the management of produce distribution systems can reduce loss and waste in the horticultural sector and extend shelf life by minimising quality deterioration. The chapter also discusses the use of remote sensing technology to determine food quality. The second chapter reviews a selection of pre- and postharvest strategies used to optimise fruit quality. The chapter considers ways of measuring harvest maturity, as well as the role of temperature controlled environments in extending the shelf life of tree fruit. The third chapter summarises the wealth of recent research on the preservation of fruit quality in mango production, as well as how postharvest operations can be optimised to reduce loss and waste and maximise shelf life, including the use of controlled environments, waxes and edible coatings. The final chapter explores the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating ripening-impaired tomato mutants and genetically engineered genotypes characterized by inhibition of the ripening process. The chapter considers the use of ethylene inhibitors and controlled environments as a means of mitigating devastating yield losses.

Instant Insights Improving The Welfare Of Growing And Finishing Pigs

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Author : Various authors
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2024-08-27

Instant Insights Improving The Welfare Of Growing And Finishing Pigs written by Various authors and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Discusses the role of poor herd health management in the development of disorders and outbreaks of disease Highlights the impact of intensive pig production systems on animal behaviour Addresses the use of environmental enrichment as a means of mitigating aggressive behaviour in pigs, such as tail biting

Instant Insights Improving The Health And Welfare Of Heifers And Calves

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Author : Emeritus Prof Norman B. Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date : 2023-11-21

Instant Insights Improving The Health And Welfare Of Heifers And Calves written by Emeritus Prof Norman B. Williamson and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Provides a comprehensive review of the behavioural needs of pre-weaned calves and post-weaned heifers Considers the importance of youngstock management in optimising dairy herd health and welfare Examines the use of monitoring technologies to identify abnormal behaviours, including changes to sleeping, eating and drinking patterns, which may indicate disease, such as lameness

Instant Insights Improving Crop Weed M

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Author : Neil Harker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-17

Instant Insights Improving Crop Weed M written by Neil Harker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-17 with categories.

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on improving crop weed management. The first chapter highlights the need for alternative weed control strategies that will preserve herbicide efficacy, as well as agricultural and environmental sustainability. The chapter discusses the role of integrated weed management (IWM) in achieving this through the implementation of practices that can improve plant health, such as crop rotations and no-till farming. The second chapter considers the use of IWM in barley cultivation. After an initial outline of more traditional control methods, primarily the use of herbicides, the chapter provides an example of the successful implementation of IWM in barley in the form of two case studies. The third chapter reviews the impact of weeds on maize grown under temperate conditions in the United States and Europe. It provides a summary of current weed management systems and discusses the issue of herbicide resistance in weed varieties. The fourth chapter reviews the use of IWM in rice cultivation for improved crop productivity and performance and offers detailed discussions on the variety of techniques that can be incorporated into an IWM strategy to achieve this. The final chapter presents a number of weed management options and considerations for sorghum, and discusses the critical period for weed control to occur.