Organic Farming Biofertilizers and Nutrients

by Eric Davis

ISBN: 9789387642331
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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, Hawassa, Ethiopia. Currently, Dr. Davis serving as consultant. His research areas include organic farming, biofertilizers and biopesticides. He has participated/delievered lectures and chaired sessions at various international conferences and symposium.

About The Book

Organic farming is often understood as a form of agriculture with use of only organic inputs for the supply of nutrients and management of pests and diseases. In fact, it is a specialized form of diversified agriculture, wherein problems of farming are managed using local resources alone. This book basically deals with introduction, biofertilizers, weed management in organic farming, organic manures and biofertilizers, microbial biofertilizers, application of biofertilizers, green manuring and profitability of small organic farming. .This book has been written for agricultural planners, students, teachers, fertilizer industry, and development units, organisation engaged in biofertilizer production and sustainable farming.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. Biofertilizers 34 3. Organic Matter and Soil Fertility 61 4. Organic Manures and Fertilizers 98 5. Weed Management in Organic Farming 127 6. Nutrient Management in Organic Farming 173 7. Green Manuring 228 8. Profitability of Small Organic Farming 268