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Organic Agriculture
Organic crop production is the science and art of growing field crops, fruits, vegetables, and flowers by adopting the essential principles of organic agriculture in soil building and conservation, pest management, and heirloom variety conservation.This book provides detailed insights into organic farming in agriculture, biological efficacy in the management of plant diseases, organic nutrient management, socio-economic dimensions of adoption of conservation practices, nonchemical weed control, plant growth promoting fungi for phytostimulation, nanotechnological approaches, and finally vermicomposting.The book primarily focuses on research and development based organic agriculture and horticulture production technologies, and has attempted to abridge information on organic crop production of the major food grain crops.The book also contains comprehensive information on the various related dimensions of organic crop production.
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Moving Beyond Capitalist Agriculture : Could Agriculture Prevent Further Pandemics?
Pathogens repeatedly are emerging from a global agrifood system rooted in inequality, labor exploitation, and unfettered extractivism by which communities are robbed of their natural and social resources.A crisis-prone economic system that prioritizes production for profit over meeting human needs and ecological preservation is organized around intense monocultural production that, along the way, allows the deadliest of diseases to emerge.The PReP Agroecologies working group focuses on how agriculture might be reimagined as the kind of community-wide intervention that could stop coronaviruses and other pathogens from emerging in the first place.We address how mainstream science supports the same political and economic systems that helped produce the pandemic.Then we introduce agroecology, an environmentalism of the peasantry, the poor, and indigenous, long in practice, that treats agriculture as a part of the ecology out of which humanity grows its food.Agroecology-a science, movement, and practice-combines ecological science, indigenous and peasant knowledges, and social movements for food and territorial sovereignty to achieve environmentally just food systems. Peasant- and indigenous-led agroecology is uniquely positioned to limit the spread of zoonotic viruses: Post-capitalist agroecology champions the indigenous and smallholders who protect agricultural biodiversity.A diverse agroecological matrix of farm plots, agroforestry, and grazing lands all embedded within a forest can conserve animal biodiversity in the landscape.Agricultural biodiversity can make it more difficult for zoonotic diseases to prevail.Such a mode of conservation also takes into account the economic and social conditions of people currently tending the land, rather than a conservation that uproots people to foster the private accumulation of capital.
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Counsels on Agriculture
100 years before the terms "organic", "local" and "sustainable" were in vogue, Mrs. Ellen G. White was urging her readers to return to the land. The industrial revolution was pulling people from their agrarian roots, and she foresaw the end results. Although the world was heralding a new age of progress, she was lamenting a turning away from the "old paths." In this volume you will find counsels for parents, teachers and school administrators, gospel and healthcare workers, farmers, and anyone else who wants to come closer to God's ideal lifestyle. Unlike many who preach one thing while practicing another, Mrs. White was a passionate gardener. Reading diary entries and letters about her own work in the garden will encourage and amaze you. Although this counsel is dated, it is particularly relevant to those living in the 21st century as they navigate through the technological revolution. May the reader hear the call back to God's original garden plan. The compiler has searched the author's original manuscripts and letters to find context and to discover previously unpublished "gems". As you read, you will be challenged, motivated and inspired to experience the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits promised to those who work the soil.
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Precision Agriculture Basics
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What is the difference between rainfed agriculture and irrigated agriculture?
Rainfed agriculture relies on natural rainfall for watering crops, while irrigated agriculture involves the artificial application of water to the soil. Rainfed agriculture is more dependent on the timing and amount of rainfall, which can be unpredictable and may lead to crop failures during dry periods. In contrast, irrigated agriculture allows for more control over the water supply, which can result in more consistent and reliable crop production. However, irrigated agriculture requires access to water sources and infrastructure for water distribution, which may not be available in all regions.
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Why is agriculture dangerous?
Agriculture can be dangerous due to the use of heavy machinery and equipment, exposure to harmful chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and working in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, working with livestock can pose risks of injury from kicks, bites, or trampling. The physical demands of agricultural work can also lead to musculoskeletal injuries and long-term health issues.
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What is conventional agriculture?
Conventional agriculture refers to the traditional method of farming that relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to maximize crop yields. It often involves monoculture, where a single crop is grown on a large scale, and mechanized farming practices. While conventional agriculture has helped increase food production to meet the demands of a growing population, it has also been criticized for its negative impacts on the environment, such as soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
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What is political agriculture?
Political agriculture refers to the intersection of agriculture and political systems, policies, and ideologies. It encompasses the ways in which governments, political parties, and other stakeholders shape and influence agricultural practices, production, and distribution. This can include policies related to land use, subsidies, trade agreements, and environmental regulations, as well as the political power dynamics that impact the agricultural industry. Political agriculture also encompasses the social and economic implications of these policies on farmers, rural communities, and food systems.
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Brexit and Agriculture
Acknowledging the challenges and opportunities raised by Brexit for the agrifood supply chain and agricultural policies across the UK, this book provides the first in-depth analysis of agricultural policy developments across the UK’s four nations rooted in strong theoretical and practical underpinnings. Arguing that the four nations could be more ambitious in departing from the Common Agricultural Policy and extending beyond the ‘public money for public goods’ approach adopted across the UK, it critiques the core attributes of their policies with focuses including the debate over outcome-based schemes, governance mechanisms, impacts on farm diversity and path dependency on the Common Agricultural Policy and English approaches.It promotes a ‘resilient agriculture’ paradigm and utilises social-ecological services, net zero, agroecology and agri-food democracy as the main pathways to achieve this.In doing so, it scrutinises the evolving contextual, political and legal landscape within which devolved and UK agricultural policies are developing from a multilevel governance perspective, examining the implications of WTO law for the UK and its devolved administrations to determine environmental, food and animal welfare standards under the GATT, the SPS and TBT Agreements and financial support schemes under the Agreement on Agriculture. The book assesses the significance of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU and other free trade agreements for standards across the UK and access to markets.From a domestic perspective, challenges to devolution and the stability of the Union are highlighted.Elements of unilateral recentralisation are visible via financing mechanisms, the UK Internal Market Act and the Agriculture Act.The book’s interdisciplinary nature makes it of interest to lawyers, political scientists, economists, human geographers and scientists, as well as policymakers, agricultural communities, civil society organisations and think tanks in the devolved administrations, the UK, the EU and beyond.
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Agriculture : An Introductory Reader
Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture.In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities including education--both general and special--agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, religion, and the arts.Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms, and many other organizations based on his ideas. Steiner's original contribution to human knowledge was based on his ability to conduct spiritual research, the investigation of metaphysical dimensions of existence.With his scientific and philosophical training, he brought a new systematic discipline to the field, allowing for conscious methods and comprehensive results.A natural seer from childhood, he cultivated his spiritual vision to a high degree, enabling him to speak with authority on previously veiled mysteries of life. Topics include: the evolving human being; cosmos as the source of life; plants and the living earth; farms and the realms of nature; bringing the chemical elements to life; soil and the world of spirit; supporting and regulating life processes; spirits of the elements; nutrition and vitality; responsibility for the future.
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Insights into Chinese Agriculture
This book uses simple economic theories to explain how China's agricultural economic phenomena exists in reality. It also helps the reader to get a clear understanding of economic phenomena, insight into the "hog cycle" and "food safety," as well as other economic and social phenomena.The language of this book is not only easy to understand, but also uses ancient poetry and humor to make the subject interesting, as it speaks to the history and current situation of Chinese agriculture. It also opens a window for the people to read about agriculture.This is a unique book on agricultural science that fills an important gap in works on agricultural science and agricultural economics.
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New Roots for Agriculture
"The plowshare may well have destroyed more options for future generations than the sword," writes Wes Jackson in a review of practices that have brought U.S. agriculture to the edge of disaster. Tillage has hastened the erosion of irreplaceable topsoil everywhere and a technology based on fossil fuels has increased yields for short-term profits, leaving crops ever more vulnerable to diseases, pests, and droughts.Such, says Jackson, is "the failure of success." As high-technology agriculture becomes more wasteful and expensive, more farmers are being forced off the land or into bankruptcy.Jackson's major solution calls for the development of plant combinations that yield food while holding the soil and re-newing its nutrients without plowing or applying fossil-fuel-based fertilizers or pesticides.His new way of raising crops, by working with the soil's natural systems, would keep the world's bread-basket producing perpetually.
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What is the connection between social sciences and European agriculture?
The connection between social sciences and European agriculture lies in the study of the social, economic, and cultural aspects of agricultural practices and their impact on society. Social sciences such as sociology, anthropology, and economics provide valuable insights into the relationships between farmers, consumers, policymakers, and the environment within the context of European agriculture. These disciplines help to understand the dynamics of agricultural production, distribution, and consumption, as well as the social and cultural factors that influence farming practices and food systems in Europe. By integrating social sciences into the study of European agriculture, policymakers and stakeholders can develop more holistic and sustainable agricultural policies and practices.
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Love or Agriculture - an Ultimatum?
Love and agriculture do not have to be mutually exclusive. It is possible to find a balance between pursuing a career in agriculture and maintaining a loving relationship. Communication, understanding, and compromise are key in navigating any potential conflicts that may arise. Ultimately, it is important to prioritize what brings fulfillment and happiness in both aspects of life.
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What is grafting in agriculture?
Grafting in agriculture is a technique where tissues from one plant are inserted into another plant in such a way that they grow together and eventually become one plant. This process is commonly used to combine the desirable traits of two different plants, such as disease resistance or improved fruit quality. Grafting is a common practice in fruit tree cultivation, allowing farmers to produce trees that bear multiple varieties of fruit on the same tree.
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Should agriculture be completely nationalized?
Completely nationalizing agriculture may not be the best approach as it could stifle innovation and efficiency. A balance between private and public ownership allows for competition and diversity in the agricultural sector, leading to better products and practices. However, some level of government involvement is important to ensure food security, fair labor practices, and environmental sustainability. Therefore, a mixed approach that combines private enterprise with government oversight may be more effective in promoting a healthy and sustainable agricultural industry.
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