Organic Farming and Development

by Eric Davis

ISBN: 9789387642324
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 9995.00
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Author Profile

Dr. Eric Davis has long experience in teaching, research and extension in the college of Agriculture, Hawassa University, Awassa, Ethiopia. Currently, Dr. Davis serving as consultant. His research areas include organic farmong, biofertilizers and biopesticides. He has participated/delievered lectures and chaired sessions at various international conferences and symposium.

About The Book

Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants, livestock and people. The principal goal of organic production is to develop enterprises that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment. Organic foods are foods produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide; however, organic farming in general, features practices that strive to foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Organizations regulating organic products may choose to restrict the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers in farming. In general, organic foods are also usually not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents or synthetic food additives. The book explains all the basic concepts of organic farming and organic foods. The language of the book is easy to understand that a layman may easily understand it. This book is need of modern agriculture and useful guide to naturalist, students, teachers, researchers and farmers.

Table of Contents

Preface vii 1. Introduction 1 2. Method of Organic Farming Systems 30 3. Organic Manures 47 4. Livestock on Organic Farms 69 5. Organic Farming Techniques 81 6. Organic Farming and Agriculture: Cause and Victim of Climate Change 116 7. Sustainable Development of Organic Farming in India 139 8. Organic Farming and Geography 189 9. Opportunities and Constraints in Organic Farming: An Indian Perspective 224 10. The Evolution of Organic Practice 246 11. Weed Management in Organic Farming Bibliography Index 277