Organic Grower

by Singh, D.R.

ISBN: 9789354617799
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Imprint : Associated Publishing Company
Year : 2024
Price : Rs. 8095.00
Biblio : ix+231p., tabls., figs., col., ind 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. D. R. Singh is currently working as the Vice Chancellor, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh).

About The Book

This book is an effort to give simple and concise information about the aspects relevant to organic grower. The book consists of ten chapters. Efforts have been made to incorporate information on Undertake planning for organic farming, seed selection and treatment, soil nutrient management, weed control, irrigation management, integrated pest and disease management, harvest and postharvest management, undertake quality assurance and certification in organic farming, undertake business of organic farming, maintain health and safety at the workplace. The book provides you with comprehensive information on organic farming and related methods of farming. As valuable source of information to all those involved in organic farming including developmental personnel, policy makers, NGOs and progressive farmers.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Undertake Planning for Organic Farming 1 2. Seed Selection and Treatment under Organic Farming 33 3. Soil Nutrient Management under Organic Farming 53 4. Weed Control under Organic Farming 83 5. Irrigation Management under Organic Farming 95 6. Integrated Pest and Disease Management under Organic Farming 123 7. Harvest and Postharvest Management under Organic Farming 147 8. Undertake Quality Assurance and Certification in Organic Farming 171 9. Undertake Business of Organic Farming 189 10. Maintain Health and Safety at the Workplace 211 Glossary 223 Index 227