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  • Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control: A Bioengineering Approachby R.P.C. Morgan; R.J. Rickson

    Spon Press 1994; US$ 200.00

    This book is an up-to-date review of research and practice on the use of vegetation for slope stabilization and control of surface erosion caused by water and wind. more...

  • Agrarian Dreamsby Julie Guthman

    University of California Press 2004; US$ 15.95

    In an era of escalating food politics, many believe organic farming to be the agrarian answer. In this first comprehensive study of organic farming in California, Julie Guthman casts doubt on the current wisdom about organic food and agriculture, at least as it has evolved in the Golden State. Refuting popular portrayals of organic agriculture as a small-scale family farm endeavor in opposition to "industrial" agriculture, Guthman explains how organic farming has replicated what it set out to oppose. more...

  • Soil Erosion and Conservationby R. P. C. Morgan

    Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2009; US$ 84.95

    Soil Erosion and Conservation provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Features of the third edition of this internationally recognised textbook include: New material on gully erosion, tillage practices, erosion risk assessment, use of erosion models, incentives for farmers and land users, and community approaches to erosion control Updated sections on the mechanics of wind erosion, soil erodibility, use of vegetation in erosion control, traditional soil conservation measures, socio-economic issues and the role of government Describes the methods used to assess the risk of erosion... more...

  • Invertebrate Conservation and Agricultural Ecosystemsby Tim R. New; Michael Usher; Denis Saunders; Andrew Dobson; Robert Peet; Paul Adam; H. J. B. Birks; Lena Gustafsson; Jeff McNeely; R. T. Paine; David Richardson

    Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 65.00

    This account deals with problems and approaches to invertebrate conservation in highly managed agricultural ecosystems, and how to promote biodiversity without compromising agricultural production. It draws attention to the significant functional importance of invertebrates in agriculture and in ecosystem functions, and the importance of conserving them in the wider landscape. more...

  • The Spirit of the Soilby Paul B. Thompson

    Routledge 1994; US$ 45.95

    Identifies four 'worldviews' which approach agricultural ethics from different philosophical perspectives and examines current issues, such as the use of pesticides, from these perspectives thu s achieving a workable account of sustainability. more...

  • Organic Agricultureby Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 126.00

    Organic agriculture is expanding in all OECD countries, and is one of the most rapidly developing market segments. It is no longer limited to farmers selling their produce at the farm-gate or through specialised stores, but has extended into the mainstream of the agri-food chain. more...

  • Profitable Organic Farmingby Jon Newton

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 109.95

    The demand for food produced from sustainable and organic farm enterprises continues to grow worldwide, with demand exceeding supply for many items. This second edition of an extremely well received and successful book covers every aspect of an organic farm enterprise that can have an influence on profitability. As such the book is an essential purchase for all those involved in organic and sustainable farming. Topics covered in this second edition of Profitable Organic Farming include grassland productivity, production systems for dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry and arable farms, farm size and enterprise combinations, organic standards, financial management, marketing, success factors and progress by organic farmers. The book concludes... more...

  • Interactions Between Agroecosystems and Rural Communitiesby Cornelia Flora

    CRC Press 2001; US$ 94.95

    This title shows how human behaviour impacts agroecosystems both positively and negatively, and provides an understanding of alternative ways of working with human communities to increase agroecosystem sustainability. more...

  • Structure and Function in Agroecosystem Design and Managementby Masae Shiyomi

    CRC Press 2001; US$ 129.95

    This text discusses biological interactions, matter circulation, and disturbance operating within the agroecosystems in question. It covers matter cycling and focuses on reducing practices that require the consumption of large quantities of agrochemicals and fossil fuels. more...

  • Tropical Agroecosystemsby John H. Vandermeer

    CRC Press 2002; US$ 119.95

    Tropical areas present ecological, cultural and political problems that demand analysis that is distinct from general ecological analysis. At a time when the sustainability of natural resource use in the tropics has become a big issue, this guide provides a scientific foundation for progress. more...