The Insect Farm
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The Insect Farm
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Author : Stuart Prebble
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-07-07
The Insect Farm written by Stuart Prebble and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-07 with Fiction categories.
An eerie debut suspense novel that explores how little one man may know his own brother -- and his own mind. The Maguire brothers each have their own driving, single-minded obsession. For Jonathan, it is his magnificent, talented, and desirable wife, Harriet. For Roger, it is the elaborate universe he has constructed in a shed in their parents' garden, populated by millions of tiny insects. While Jonathan's pursuit of Harriet leads him to feelings of jealousy and anguish, Roger's immersion in the world he has created reveals a capability and talent which are absent from his everyday life. Roger is known to all as a loving, protective, yet simple man, but the ever-growing complexity of the insect farm suggests that he is capable of far more than anyone believes. Following a series of strange and disturbing incidents, Jonathan begins to question every story he has ever been told about his brother -- and if he has so completely misjudged Roger's mind, what else might he have overlooked about his family, and himself? The Insect Farm is a dramatic psychological thriller about the secrets we keep from those we love most, and the extent to which the people closest to us are also the most unknowable. In his astounding debut, Stuart Prebble guides us through haunting twists and jolting discoveries as a startling picture emerges: One of the Maguire brothers is a killer, and the other has no idea.
Insect And Hydroponic Farming In Africa
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Author : Dorte Verner
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2021-12-16
Insect And Hydroponic Farming In Africa written by Dorte Verner and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Interestingly, some relief from today's woes may come from ancient human practices. While current agri-food production models rely on abundant supplies of water, energy, and arable land and generate significant greenhouse gas emissions in addition to forest and biodiversity loss, past practices point toward more affordable and sustainable paths. Different forms of insect farming and soilless crop farming, or hydroponics, have existed for centuries. In this report the authors make a persuasive case that frontier agriculture, particularly insect and hydroponic farming, can complement conventional agriculture. Both technologies reuse society's agricultural and organic industrial waste to produce nutritious food and animal feed without continuing to deplete the planet's land and water resources, thereby converting the world's wasteful linear food economy into a sustainable, circular food economy. As the report shows, insect and hydroponic farming can create jobs, diversify livelihoods, improve nutrition, and provide many other benefits in African and fragile, conflict-affected countries. Together with other investments in climate-smart agriculture, such as trees on farms, alternate wetting and drying rice systems, conservation agriculture, and sustainable livestock, these technologies are part of a promising menu of solutions that can help countries move their land, food, water, and agriculture systems toward greater sustainability and reduced emissions. This is a key consideration as the World Bank renews its commitment to support countries' climate action plans. This book is the Bank's first attempt to look at insect and hydroponic farming as possible solutions to the world's climate and food and nutrition security crisis and may represent a new chapter in the Bank's evolving efforts to help feed and sustain the planet.
Essential Cricket Farmers Book Guide
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Author : Dr Shelley Keller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-05
Essential Cricket Farmers Book Guide written by Dr Shelley Keller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-05 with categories.
Cricket farming is already a thriving business in Asia, Africa, and South and Central America. In these areas of the world, people raising crickets are earning an average $5-10,000 net. And that's in areas where the average gross income is under $6,000. People and businesses have been breeding crickets as food for chickens, reptiles and fish for 70 years. Right now, the insect farming market is growing by more than 20% annually. The insect farming business is shifting to expanding its niche in the human food markets. They are packed with protein for their size. According to the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture (NACIA), crickets as human food are high protein and can be prepared by cooking or by being ground into flour. The flour becomes a high protein ingredient in various foods such as tortilla chips and protein bars. Organisations like NACIA are valuable organizations for anyone who wants to raise crickets, especially for human consumption. Their goal is to help people get past any aversion to eating insects. Cricket farming is a term used to describe the practice of raising crickets. Cricket farming is a technique for raising crickets. You can raise them outside if you have a warm enough environment to keep them in. If you have been finding it hard starting a cricket business, this book is the perfect starting place for you.
Farm Insects
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Farm Insects written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Agricultural pests categories.
Bugs For Breakfast
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Author : Mary Boone
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Bugs For Breakfast written by Mary Boone and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Most North Americans would rather squish a bug than eat it. But mopane worms are a tasty snack in Zimbabwe, baby bees are eaten right out of the can in Japan, and grasshopper tacos are popular in Mexico. More than one-fourth of the world's population eats insects—a practice called entomophagy. Bugs for Breakfast helps middle-grade readers understand the role insects fill in feeding people around the world. Readers will be introduced to the insect specialties and traditions around the globe. They'll discover how nutritious bugs can be and why dining on insects is more environmentally friendly than eating traditional protein sources. Kids will see how making small changes in their own diets could help ensure no one goes hungry. It even includes 13 insect recipes! No doubt about it: teachers, librarians, and parents are hungry for books that entice young readers to be active participants in science. Bugs for Breakfast may not completely remove the yuck-factor from the notion of eating bugs, but it will open young readers' minds to what is happening in the world around them.
Manage Insects On Your Farm
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Author : Miguel A. Altieri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Manage Insects On Your Farm written by Miguel A. Altieri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Agricultural ecology categories.
While every farming system is unique, the principles of ecological pest management apply universally. Manage Insects on Your Farm highlights ecological strategies that improve your farms natural defenses and encourage beneficial insects to attack your worst pests. Learn about the principles of ecologically based pest management and the strategies of farmers around the world to address insect problems. Minimize insect damage with wise soil management and identify beneficial insects to put these good bugs to work for you.Examples of successful pest management strategies sprinkled throughout the book will stimulate your imagination to address insect problems and develop a more complex, more diverse ecosystem on your farm.
Edible Insects Processing For Food And Feed
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Author : Simona Grasso
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-05-19
Edible Insects Processing For Food And Feed written by Simona Grasso and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Consumers around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the significant impacts of food consumption on the environment, and demand for more sustainable foods is expanding rapidly. Edible Insects Processing for Food and Feed: From Startups to Mass Production focuses on the growing topic of insects as food and feed, covering not only production elements, but also case studies and several other areas of interest, such as environmental aspects, nutritional value, consumers, food safety and market statistics. Key Features: Includes several case studies and latest advancements in the area Contains multidisciplinary approach, covering farm-to-fork aspects Contains full account of contemporary developments in mass production of edible insects Written by passionate leading academics and industry partners around the globe, this book aims to bring together the latest advancements in edible insect production in a dynamic, modern and multidisciplinary approach. It is a one-stop shop that will give readers a flavour of where the fascinating topic of edible insect production is now, but more importantly of where it might be heading to in the future, showcasing several related challenges and opportunities.
The Complete Field Guide To Stick And Leaf Insects Of Australia
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Author : Paul D. Brock
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2009
The Complete Field Guide To Stick And Leaf Insects Of Australia written by Paul D. Brock and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
Australia has a rich diversity of phasmids--otherwise known as stick and leaf insects. Most of them are endemic, few have been studied and new species continue to be found. Stick insects are, by far, Australia's longest insects--some of them reach up to 300 mm in body length and more than 500 mm including outstretched legs. Many stick insects are very colorful and some have quite elaborate, defensive behavior. Increasingly they are being kept as pets. This is the first book on Australian phasmids for nearly 200 years. It includes photographs and distribution maps for all species, notes on their ecology and biology as well as identification keys suitable for novices or professionals.
Farming With Native Beneficial Insects
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Author : The Xerces Society
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-08-09
Farming With Native Beneficial Insects written by The Xerces Society and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-09 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With strategies for identifying the insects you’re trying to attract paired with step-by-step instructions for a variety of habitat-building projects, you’ll soon learn how to employ your own biocontrol conservation tactics. Lay out the brush piles and plant the hedgerows because the insects are going to love it here!
Eating Bugs As Sustainable Food
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Author : Cecilia Pinto McCarthy
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2019-08-01
Eating Bugs As Sustainable Food written by Cecilia Pinto McCarthy and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Many people enjoy eating meat. But livestock takes up a lot of land and resources. Bugs take less space, water, and food. They are also more nutritious than meat. Eating Bugs as Sustainable Food looks at the science behind raising and eating bugs and why eating bugs might help feed more people around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.