Agricultural production : organic and conventional systems / Okoro M. Akinyemi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Akinyemi, Okoro M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organic farming.

Sustainable agriculture.

Agriculture--Economic aspects.

Agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Enfield, NH : Science Publishers, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book examines production efficiency and economic benefits of agricultural production systems, comparing both organic and conventional systems. Diseases and pest outbreaks are looked into with a view of recommending the appropriate methods of control. Definition of land and its uses are discussed. Factors affecting soil formation and methods of replenishing lost nutrients are enumerated in an attempt to educate students and farmers on the modern techniques of retaining soil nutrients without environmental destruction. Experiments conducted on soil to investigate the effects and factors affecting nutrients mineralization have been described. Descriptions of forest trees have been given to explain their roles in economic expansion. Methods of planting, rules and regulations implemented by communities, states and countries are also discussed. This book critically reviews the effects of agricultural chemicals on soil organisms and other agricultural practices."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction to organic agricultural practices

Basic concepts for sustainable agriculture and rural development

Land

Effects and consequences of agricultural chemicals on soil

Pests and diseases

Weed management

Plant nutrients and nutrient utilization

Mechanization of agriculture

Plant propagation

Vegetable production

Developing well functioning markets

Livestock production.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-220) and index.

ISBN:

0-429-08035-2

1-4822-9451-6

1-57808-648-5

9780429080357

OCLC:

632755613