Fruiting crops reward attention to timing, balance, and carewith harvests that can anchor a whole season Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, and melons are among the most productiveand demandingcrops in a garden or market farm.
Fruiting crops reward attention to timing, balance, and carewith harvests that can anchor a whole season Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, and melons are among the most productiveand demandingcrops in a garden or market farm.
Root crops reward careful planning with dependable, nutrient-dense harvests From carrots and beets to lesser-known crops like salsify and oca, root vegetables are foundational to productive gardens and market farms.
Root crops reward careful planning with dependable, nutrient-dense harvests From carrots and beets to lesser-known crops like salsify and oca, root vegetables are foundational to productive gardens and market farms.
Highlights the potential role organic dairy farming can play in addressing some of the key challenges facing the dairy sector Considers how the one-welfare perspective can be utilised to optimise the welfare of calves, adult cows and the humans that care for them Shows how pasture-based production can contribute to improved cattle health and welfare, product quality and sustainability
The right tools don't just save time-they shape how you grow Choosing garden tools can feel overwhelming, especially when marketing hype obscures what actually works in the field.
Highlights the potential role organic dairy farming can play in addressing some of the key challenges facing the dairy sector Considers how the one-welfare perspective can be utilised to optimise the welfare of calves, adult cows and the humans that care for them Shows how pasture-based production can contribute to improved cattle health and welfare, product quality and sustainability
The comprehensive grower's guide to seed productionThe Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about being part of a truly sustainable local food system.
Von der Pilzbrut bis zur Ernte bietet dieses Buch einen umfassenden Leitfaden für alle, die die Kunst der Morchelzucht erlernen oder verbessern möchten.
The comprehensive grower's guide to seed productionThe Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about being part of a truly sustainable local food system.
Este libro nace como una propuesta para reconectarnos con algo tan primitivo como la relación que se establece entre nosotros y la producción de nuestro propio alimento.
From the bestselling author of The Market Gardener - key principles for biointensive market gardening and powerful stories of successful growers who are farming profitably on a human-scaleMicrofarms is a guide to setting up and running profitable small-scale vegetable farms using organic, low-tech, and highly intensive production methods grounded in ecological principles.
In einer Zeit, in der landwirtschaftliche Betriebe zunehmend unter Druck geraten und sich gegen die Übermacht industrieller Verarbeitungsprozesse behaupten müssen, zeigt Ludwig Obereder einen Ausweg: Selbstvermarktung und Direktvertrieb.
Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover crops Addresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques
Dive into the enchanting world of truffles with The Art of Truffle Farming, a comprehensive guide that unravels the mysteries behind cultivating one of nature's most prized delicacies.
Discover the fascinating world of trees with this comprehensive tree identification guide book, combining practical dendrology knowledge with professional tree care techniques.
Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover crops Addresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques
Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Aquaponik – ein innovatives System, das Fischzucht und Pflanzenanbau in einem geschlossenen Kreislauf vereint.
An essential book for all gardeners who want to give a bit more thought into the way they gardenAdvice on gardening in harmony with natureFrom gardening during drought conditions to the best friendly fungiPlus how to make the perfect compostA thoughtful and practical book on how to garden in harmony with nature.
Hobby farming is alive and thriving in semi-rural, suburban, and rural areas across the country, and female farmers have been cited as the fastest growing sector within the farming community in recent years.
Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um ein Buch für die ganze Familie und es klärt dich über einiges im Bereich Ernährung, Hühnerhaltung, "Fleischproduktion", etc.
Wines are generally defined in one of three ways: by their country or region of origin, by their colour (red, white, pink) or by their style (still, sparkling, fortified).
Provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary issues which have influenced consumer behaviour, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, online marketing and purchasing, as well as the use of loyalty schemes Addresses the need to understand consumer attitudes to new technologies and sustainability issues in agricultural production, welfare issues in livestock production and fair trade products Considers the regional, cultural and generational factors which can influence consumer purchasing behaviour, including geographic location, gender and age
Provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary issues which have influenced consumer behaviour, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, online marketing and purchasing, as well as the use of loyalty schemes Addresses the need to understand consumer attitudes to new technologies and sustainability issues in agricultural production, welfare issues in livestock production and fair trade products Considers the regional, cultural and generational factors which can influence consumer purchasing behaviour, including geographic location, gender and age
Wrap up warm and retreat to the wintry countryside with farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, as he recounts his Christmas memories tending to an assorted cast of animals, and celebrates the farmers who make our celebrations possible.
Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook is a valuable resource for students and general readers curious about the history, evolution, and growth of the organic food movement.
Grow fresh, local vegetables all winter long - and build a thriving, profitable farm that never sleeps Discover how small-scale farmers are transforming the "e;off-season"e; into their most productive and profitable time of year.
Grow fresh, local vegetables all winter long - and build a thriving, profitable farm that never sleeps Discover how small-scale farmers are transforming the "e;off-season"e; into their most productive and profitable time of year.
'True, unflinching, powerful, lyrical' Kate Mosse'It's quite an achievement to shine a light of truth on the often idealised, always understated, role of the farmer's wife.
From Peter Wohlleben, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, and his wife, Miriam, comes an inspired, practical memoir of creating a sustainable homestead amongst the trees.
A finales del siglo XX se lograron aumentos importantes en la producción de alimentos, se redujeron los índices de desnutrición aguda (emaciación) y disminuyó la presencia de infecciones gastrointestinales.
An exploration of the lived experience of small-scale organic farmers in New England that unpacks how they balance their ideals with economic realities In recent years, the popularity of organically grown produce has exploded.
This first sustained ethnographic study of organic agriculture outside the United States traces its meanings, practices, and politics in two nations typically considered worlds apart: Latvia and Costa Rica.
Para la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá (2005) y CORPOICA (2005) la producción de las hortalizas y los frutales cultivados bajo esquemas ecológicos y limpios, ha adquirido gran importancia en el mercado nacional e internacional.
