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Author |
: Patrick J. Bohlen |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 328 |
Release |
: 2009-03-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420052152 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1420052152 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainable Agroecosystem Management by : Patrick J. Bohlen
Emphasizes Centrality of the Ecosystem PerspectiveSustainable management of agroecosystems in the 21st century faces unprecedented challenges. Protecting the environment while feeding a burgeoning population that could reach nine billion by mid-century, preserving the world's biodiversity, and sustaining agriculture in an increasingly urban world i
Author |
: Arnab Banerjee |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 518 |
Release |
: 2020-12-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811594960 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811594961 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System by : Arnab Banerjee
Agroecological footprints are a unique and popular concept for sustainable food system. Measuring and keeping a tab on the agroecological footprints of various human activities has gained remarkable interest in the past decade. From a range of human activities, food production and agriculture are most essential as well as extremely dependent on the agroecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand the interaction of agroecosystem constituents with the extensive agricultural practices. The environmental impact measured in terms of agroecological footprints for a healthy for the sustainable food system. The editors critically examine the status of agroecological footprints and how it can be maintained within sustainable limits. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into how agroecology can be implemented as a solution in the form of eco-friendly practices that would boost up the production, curbs the environmental impacts, improves the bio-capacity, and reduces the agroecological footprints. It further discusses the changing status of the agroecological footprints and the growth of other footprint tools and types, such as land, water, carbon, nitrogen, etc. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, government planners, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’.
Author |
: Manoj Kumar Jhariya |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 873 |
Release |
: 2021-10-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811632075 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811632073 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainable Intensification for Agroecosystem Services and Management by : Manoj Kumar Jhariya
This edited book provides a comprehensive account of the sustainable intensification process through various forms of case studies and scientific approaches studied across the globe. It also focuses on the agroecosystem services and their subsequent management for ecological integrity. The book helps to understand the interconnection of food, nutrition, economic growth, and environmental security on the planet. It provides comprehensive information with photographic illustration and various other forms of scientific databases on sustainable intensification of agroecosystems. The book also supports decision-making, strategies, and policy formulation for effective implementation of sustainable intensification towards higher productivity along with maintenance and management of agroecosystem services. Proper sustainable intensification of agroecosystem services and their management by maintaining ecological harmony is the future prospect for sustainable development. High input agriculture gives rise to a high-energy footprint, agricultural pollution, resource depletion, loss of agro-biodiversity, and decline of human health. Through this connection, the sustainable intensification approach addresses the advanced food security, sustainability, and overall prosperity of humankind. The book is helpful for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, policymakers, the farming community, as well as the scientific community across the globe to understand the concept of sustainable intensification and its application in relevant fields for proper management of agroecosystems services.
Author |
: Peter Schroder |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 457 |
Release |
: 2011-08-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780080556390 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0080556396 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Perspectives for Agroecosystem Management: by : Peter Schroder
Sustainable agriculture is a key concept for scientists, researchers, and agricultural engineers alike. This book focuses on the FAM- project (FAM Munich Research Network on Agroecosystems) of the 1990s as a means to assessing, forecasting, and evaluating changes in the agroecosystems that are necessary for agricultural sustainability. The management of two separate management systems: an organic and an integrated farming system are described to provide an interdisciplinary approach Changes of matter fluxes in soils, changes of trace gas fluxes from soils, precision farming in a small scale heterogen landscape, influence of management changes on flora and fauna, as well as the development of agroecosystem models, the assessment of soil variability and the changes in nutrient status are important aspects of this book.* Contains detailed results and insight of a long-time project on agricultural sustainability* Provides an interdisciplinary approach for comprehensive understanding by scientists and researchers of soil, plants, agriculture, and environment * Includes an international perspective
Author |
: Stephen R. Gliessman |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 223 |
Release |
: 2000-09-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420041514 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1420041517 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agroecosystem Sustainability by : Stephen R. Gliessman
Agroecologists from around the world share their experiences in the analysis and development of indicators of agricultural sustainability in Agroecosystem Sustainability: Developing Practical Strategies. The authors build on the resource-conserving aspects of traditional, local, and small-scale agriculture while at the same time drawing on modern e
Author |
: Stephen R. Gliessman |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 420 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1575040433 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781575040431 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agroecology by : Stephen R. Gliessman
Presents powerful arguments against "Environmental Racism", "Incrementalism" and the "Impotence of Planning." Explores case studies of urban planning, county policies, residential development and more. Submits the authors recommendations for preserving the delicate balance of Floridas ecosystem.
Author |
: Noureddine Benkeblia |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 398 |
Release |
: 2014-11-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781482233018 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1482233010 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability by : Noureddine Benkeblia
We hear a lot about how agriculture affects climate change and other environmental issues, but we hear little about how these issues affect agriculture. When we look at both sides of the issues, we can develop better solutions for sustainable agriculture without adversely affecting the environment. Agroecology, Ecosystems, and Sustainability explores a modern vision of ecology and agricultural systems, so that crop production can be sustainably developed without further environmental degradation. With contributions from experts from more than 20 countries, the book describes how to make the transition to modern agroecology to help the environment. It examines the global availability of natural resources and how agroecology could allow the world population to reach the goal of global sustainable ecological, agricultural, and food production systems. The book discusses important principles that regulate agroecological systems, including crop production, soil management, and environment preservation. Making the link between theory and practices, the book includes examples of agroecology such as an interdisciplinary framework for the management of integrated production and conservation landscapes and the use of mechanized rain-fed farming and its ecological impact on drylands. An examination of how ecology and agriculture can be allied to ensure food production and security without threatening our environment, the text shows you how natural resources can be used in a manner to create a "symbiosis" to preserve ecological systems and develop agriculture.
Author |
: Tanya E. Cheeke |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 308 |
Release |
: 2012-07-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439852972 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439852979 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Microbial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems by : Tanya E. Cheeke
While soil ecologists continue to be on the forefront of research on biodiversity and ecosystem function, there are few interdisciplinary studies that incorporate ecological knowledge into sustainable land management practices. Conventional, high fossil-fuel input-based agricultural systems can reduce soil biodiversity, alter soil community structu
Author |
: Alexander Wezel |
Publisher |
: World Scientific |
Total Pages |
: 502 |
Release |
: 2017-06-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781786343079 |
ISBN-13 |
: 178634307X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agroecological Practices For Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Applications, And Making The Transition by : Alexander Wezel
Good agroecological practices are indispensable for the development of sustainable agriculture. In this book, principles, diversity and applications of agroecological practices for a range of systems are presented, transforming scientific research and participatory knowledge of production into practical application. It illustrates a broad range of research and teaching being used within the farming community to demonstrate best practice and current state-of-play within the field. Agroecological methods used in crop farming, grass-based livestock farming, fish production, and other complex farming systems are discussed. Conclusions are drawn from studies to provide an outlook on future trends of agroecological practices and on policies supporting implementation.Due to emphasis on real-life application, it is relevant not only to students of the agricultural sciences and public policy, but also to researchers, stakeholders and policy makers involved in the development of sustainable agriculture.
Author |
: Jules N. Pretty |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 292 |
Release |
: 2012-06-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136529276 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136529276 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainable Intensification by : Jules N. Pretty
Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.