Organic Vegetable Production
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Organic Vegetable Production
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Author : Gareth Davies
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2012-08-01
Organic Vegetable Production written by Gareth Davies and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems in temperate areas. The book covers all aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building and weed, pest and disease management within a framework of rotation design and business planning. The specific needs of a range of commonly grown vegetable crops are discussed in detail. The authors consider that knowledge-gathering, marketing and financial management are integral parts of organic vegetable production and these subjects are examined in depth. Speciality topics as protected cropping and storage are covered. The book highlights the technical and economic consequences of converting from conventional to organic production and the challenges that can arise.
Organic Vegetable Production Manual
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Author : Milton E. McGiffen
language : en
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Release Date : 2011
Organic Vegetable Production Manual written by Milton E. McGiffen and has been published by UCANR Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This manual provides detailed information for growers on farming vegetables organically, addressing the essential topics for success in this highly competitive marketplace. Chapters cover a range of topics for the organic vegetable farmer: business and marketing plans, economic performance, soil fertility management, managing diseases, weed management, postharvest handling, as well as organic certification and registration in California.
Organic Vegetable Production
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Author : S. K. Gupta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Organic Vegetable Production written by S. K. Gupta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Vegetables categories.
This book in the three volumes encyclopaedia of horticultural crops in meant to serve as an introductory guide and referral on modes of organic vegetable farming, for horticultural scientist and farmers comprehensively covered are the origins of organic vegetables farming, this principles and practices, as well as all the requisite skills and technology. Right from pre-harvest care to post harvest management, every step of the process is meticulously detailed. That concerns and problems associated with this matter are also covered in here and critical insights have been included to ascertain the future of organic vegetable production. The illustrations further serve better a group over the book content. Compendious informative and interesting it is hoped that the book finds favour with those involved in organic farming.
Organic Vegetable Growing
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Author : Robert Milne
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-05-28
Organic Vegetable Growing written by Robert Milne and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-28 with Gardening categories.
Growing your own organic vegetables will give you fresher, tastier and more nutritious produce with no food miles, fossil fuel use or packaging; and will provide you with the simple but enormous pleasure and satisfaction of supplying at least part of your own food requirements. This authoritative book provides detailed, practical guidance for those who wish to make the most of their time and whatever area of ground is available to grow vegetables the organic way. It looks forward to productive gardening becoming increasingly relevant and necessary as we are obliged to adapt to global trends, including climate change and diminishing oil resources that will adversely affect food production. The techniques described are applicable to any scale of gardening and are based on the author's thirty years of organic gardening experience, including twenty years of self-sufficiency and eight as a professional gardener growing vegetables and fruit in walled gardens.
The No Till Organic Vegetable Farm
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Author : Daniel Mays
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-11-17
The No Till Organic Vegetable Farm written by Daniel Mays and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with Gardening categories.
No-till — a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil — has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this system. The methods described are designed for implementation at the human scale, relying primarily on human power, with minimal use of machinery. The book presents streamlined planning and record-keeping tools as well as marketing strategies, and outlines community engagement programs like CSA, food justice initiatives, and on-farm education.
Going Organic
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Author : Robyn Neeson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Going Organic written by Robyn Neeson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Organic farming categories.
"Despite increased demand for organic products, particularly in export markets, famr conversion to organic agricultural sustems in Australia is slow. An important impediment to conversioin is lack of relevant information. This documents offers a comprehensive view of organic famring and the 'paddock-to-plate' requirements for successful organic vegetable production."--P. v.
Sustainable Market Farming
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Author : Pam Dawling
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2013-02-01
Sustainable Market Farming written by Pam Dawling and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with Gardening categories.
Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.
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"--
World Markets For Organic Fruit And Vegetables
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Fao Inter-Departmental Working Group
Release Date : 2001
World Markets For Organic Fruit And Vegetables written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Fao Inter-Departmental Working Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Since the mid-1990s the market for organic foods has been expanding rapidly and, among these products, organic fruit and vegetables have been growing the fastest. The publication " World markets for organic fruit and vegetables" presents the recent findings of a joint FAO/ITC/CTA study on international trade in fresh organic fruit and vegetables. It provides detailed information on demand for these products in the world's largest organic markets (United States, Japan and European countries), including data on sales and imports. The data were obtained through recent surveys carried out in each country specifically for this publication. In addition to the current market situation, the study analyses the prospects for further growth in sales in the short and medium term. Case studies are provided of seven developing countries that have established an organic export sector or are in the process of doing so. The publication gives recommendations on which product categories are likely to provide market opportunities to developing countries.
The Organic Seed Grower
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Author : John Navazio
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2012
The Organic Seed Grower written by John Navazio 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 2012 with Gardening categories.
The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices. It is written for both serious home seed savers and diversified small-scale farmers who want to learn the necessary steps involved in successfully producing a commercial seed crop organically. Detailed profiles for each of the major vegetables provide users with practical, in-depth knowledge about growing, harvesting, and processing seed for a wide range of common and specialty vegetable crops, from Asian greens to zucchini. In addition, readers will find extensive and critical information on topics including: The reproductive biology of crop plants Annual vs. biennial seed crops Isolation distances needed to ensure varietal purity Maintaining adequate population size for genetic integrity Seed crop climates Seed-borne diseases Seed-cleaning basics Seed storage for farmers and more . . . This book can serve as a bridge to lead skilled gardeners, who are already saving their own seed, into the idea of growing seed commercially. And for diversified vegetable farmers who are growing a seed crop for sale for the first time, it will provide details on many of the tricks of the trade that are used by professional seed growers. This manual will help the budding seed farmer to become more knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in producing a commercially viable seed crop. With the strong demand for certified organic produce, many regional seed companies are increasingly seeking out dedicated seed growers to ensure a reliable source of organically grown seeds for their farmer and gardener customers. This trend represents a great business opportunity for small-scale commercial growers who wish to raise and sell vegetable seeds as a profitable part of their diversified small-farm operation. Written by well-known plant breeder and organic seed expert John Navazio, The Organic Seed Grower is the most up-to-date and useful guide to best practices in this exciting and important field.