The confusing way in which sustainable agriculture has been defined and measured is clarified in this comprehensive volu......more
The confusing way in which sustainable agriculture has been defined and measured is clarified in this comprehensive volu......more
The ambition of nanomaterials in agriculture is to reduce the number of expanded chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in ......more
A former senior food policy advisor to President Obama breaks down how changing the way we eat can help fix the climate ......more
This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on infertility and other reproductive disorders in pigs. The first chapter......more
Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new ......more
Sustainability and Construction explores various dimensions of sustainability in the construction domain. Commencing wit......more
The planet’s reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in serious environmental and social costs, including high g......more
This book reviews the current range of crop models, the ways they explore the complex interplay between genetic, environ......more
While sheep production has an important place in many farming systems across the world, sheep products face an increasin......more
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A scientifically rigorous guide to making the best dietary choices for both our personal health and our environmental fo......more
While grasslands face a number of challenges, such as encroachment from intensive farming and the impact of climate chan......more
By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable. Th......more
Bring the latest technology to bear in the fight for sustainable agriculture with this timely volume Artificial intellig......more
Standard Blurb This reference book extensively examines the important role of biotechnology in tackling the global chall......more
The bioprotectants market was estimated to be worth $5.5 billion in 2022, with this figure set to rise to over $11 billi......more
It’s been estimated that around 24 billion tonnes of fertile topsoil is lost each year due to historic and ongoing pollu......more
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As the demand for healthy and sustainable food options increases, organic farming is becoming a viable alternative to co......more
A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly char......more
Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering examines new opportunities in Sustai......more
Natural pesticides and allelochemicals are used for protection against invasive plants, but when released into the envir......more
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There are an estimated 500 million smallholder farmers across the world, of which a suggested 60-80% are women. Despite ......more
The Tank Cascade System (TCS) of Sri Lanka is a connected series of tanks organized within a micro-catchment of a dry zo......more
The complete year-round guide to organic vegetable production for market gardeners and small-scale farmers - now fully r......more
To think through soil is to engage with some of the most critical issues of our time. In addition to its agricultural ro......more
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With growing concern about the environmental impact of agriculture and its consequent contribution to climate change, th......more
The use of nanotechnology in agriculture has created many concerns related to toxicity and environmental implications. G......more
This book discusses the concepts and processes of different livestock systems with the integration of smart technologies......more
Both agriculture and forestry produce a large amount of biomass waste. Historically much of this has either been sent to......more
Natural Farming carries a simple but widely overlooked message: healthy soil makes healthy plants, which in turn make he......more
Green Chemistry: A Path to Sustainable Development provides updated information and knowledge on green chemistry, analyz......more
Microbiomes are communities of microorganisms living in soil and other habitats. In recent years, a new wave of research......more
In recent years, there have been significant developments in the way that pigs are bred. This is primarily as a result o......more
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As we navigate an era defined by a pressing need for sustainable resource management, Circular Economy: Navigating the W......more
Start your own organic cannabis farm with this complete how-to manual written by two farmers with a decade of experience......more
An atlas and anthology of data centers across the Dutch landscape This volume scrutinizes the environmental consequences......more
8 lectures and 4 Q&A sessions, Kobierzyce, Poland, June 7-20, 1924 (CW 327) A century after Rudolf Steiner’s lectures on......more
"Dibben and Raskin offer an insightful, inspiring but also exceptionally practical guide to integrating trees into annua......more
Level up your growing with the right tool for every job Searching for effective, economical ways to level up your growin......more
Have you ever faced water-use restrictions and worried about how you can still grow a beautiful, productive landscape? L......more
The Trans-Atlantic Research and Development Interchanges on Sustainability is a comprehensive foundational look at susta......more
Over the centuries, agriculture has developed through technological steps illustrated by various agricultural revolution......more
Drylands, a home for nearly 2.5 billion people, are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic climate change, and dryland area ......more
This highly original volume investigates and documents the complex interactions between small family farms and Man and B......more
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to explore the various facets of integrating machine learning into agricultu......more
Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs refer to the UN stipulated road-map for development in 17 defined areas, by 2030. ......more
With the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the traditional methods of farmin......more
"Overflowing with invaluable tips and innovative strategies, this guide goes beyond the typical fast crops seen in most ......more
From the bestselling author of The Market Gardener - key principles for biointensive market gardening and powerful stori......more
Conventional tillage and burning crop residues has degraded the soil resource base and intensified soil degradation with......more
"World Agriculture: Pakistan Highlights" explores global agriculture’s evolution and impact on nations. It delves into f......more
The comprehensive grower’s guide to seed production The Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about b......more
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Explores the biotechnological applications of non-staple plants that give higher return per unit area than staple crops.......more
Agriculture plays an essential role in the growth of developing economies, as agricultural production is key to food sec......more
Agriculture plays an essential role in the growth of developing economies, as agricultural production is key to food sec......more
An award-winning author’s powerful exploration of the remarkable women driving transformative change in America’s food s......more
In response to unparalleled challenges and opportunities, the scope of management is undergoing a profound transformatio......more
Coffee is a major commodity of export in developing countries. In India, it generates significant revenues besides provi......more
Do you brace yourself before you step into the grocery store every week? List in hand, budget in mind, prepared to navig......more
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) strive to address the global challenges and foster sustainable development worldwid......more
This book provides the administrator with a basic reference for assessing the stage of development of the seed program, ......more
Discover the important role of economic factors in environmental science with this comprehensive guide. From understandi......more
"A book for the businesses of tomorrow" THE EUROPEAN; CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEW From Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the......more
"A book for the businesses of tomorrow" THE EUROPEAN; CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEW From Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the......more
The Vertical Farm: Scientific Advances and Technological Developments systematically navigates the realm of vertical far......more
The Vertical Farm: Scientific Advances and Technological Developments systematically navigates the realm of vertical far......more
Discover the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and psychology in this comprehensive guide. From understanding mental h......more
Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future examines the green economy by balancing social needs, the environment, and......more
In an age of climate catastrophes and extinction, we need to turn back to nature and learn, once again, how to live sust......more
An exploration into how we can have truly sustainable, resilient and productive farms. In the 1930s, nutritionists claim......more
Focuses on providing answers to the question of how food production and consumption systems can stay within the limits o......more
Volume 4 provides an overview of good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better i......more
This book discusses various issues related to Rainfed Agriculture, for example: Soil and water conservation. Drought man......more
"This book is a much-needed exploration of the importance of meat, and the fact that the real problem is the "how", not ......more
"Why grow the same dull vegetables and herbs filling every supermarket shelf? If you’re putting in the effort and growin......more
A practical yet pretty small-farm planner that serves as a guidebook, record keeper, and task tracker for small-scale fa......more
Your guide to keeping chickens, turkeys, and ducks--from choosing a coop that will protect from predators to marketing e......more
Tim Deane’s Nature Notes is a collection of articles that appeared in The Organic Grower magazine between 2009 and 2021.......more
The fight against global hunger demands a fresh perspective. Lesser-known legumes, often called ’potential pulses’, can ......more
"Read this book to understand why you should care about regenerative agriculture. Until the public is better-informed an......more
This book provides a detailed overview of current agri-food supply chains, as well as the ways in which they can be opti......more
This book provides a detailed overview of recent research that considers how modern dairy production can be optimised to......more
This book is a critical review of phytoremediation, its effects on food products and the risks posed by this cost-effect......more
A wave of innovation driven by the convergence of digital and molecular technologies is transforming food production and......more
An introduction to oysters and their place in our culture and food system--including a quick global history, an account ......more
This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the range of research on recent advances in poultry nutrition, focu......more
Discover the powerful link between sustainability and mental health in this groundbreaking exploration. From understandi......more
Homesteading is more than just a lifestyle; it’s a profound way of living that draws on both historical tradition and mo......more
This book provides a detailed overview of the implementation of agroforestry practices to improve the sustainability of ......more
This book offers a detailed overview of best practices to improve the welfare of growing and finishing pigs, focussing o......more