Agricultural Production (Hardcover)

Introduction to Organic Agricultural Practices: Factors; The Ideal of Philosophers in Organic Agriculture Inputs; Organic Motivation; Necessity in Organic Farming; Certification Requirements; Trade in Organic Food; Marketing?Basic Concepts for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Key Challenges to Agricultural Systems; Agricultural Advancement; Enhancing Food Security; Agricultural Sustainability; Suggestions on How to Promote Agricultural Development; Factors Affecting Farmers?Land: Land Tenure; Land Use; Rock Formation Processes; Soil and its Formation; Soil Composition and Property; Soil Organic Matter in Sustaining Soil Fertility; Soil Management Principles; Soil Quality in Organic Systems; Organic Matter Content; Soil Biological Activities/Microorganisms; Soil pH; Availability of Nitrogen to Plants; Factors Affecting Soil Fertility; Carbon Sequestration in Farming System; Organic Agriculture/Microclimates; Ground and Surface Water?Effects and Consequences of Agricultural Chemicals on Soil: Consequences of Chemical Usage; Effects of Chemicals on Soil; Developing and Maintaining Fertile Soils; Preventing Outbreaks of Pests and Diseases; Implementing Changes in Chemical Applications; Ecological Strategies for Pest Control