Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restoration practices Reviews the importance of habitat and animal rewilding in promoting biodiversity and other key ecosystem services
Reviews the development of novel feed sources as feed for poultry, focussing on the use of essential oils, macroalgae, microalgae and corn fermented protein Addresses the recent advances in understanding the role of individual nutrients and additives in poultry nutrition Considers the range of methods and techniques implementable to maintain the safety of poultry feed and prevent mycotoxin contamination
The agricultural food system needs to provide access to enough healthy and affordable food for the growing population and mitigate its impact on the planet for future generations.
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.
Paz en femenino, el arte de bordar memorias II es un libro que congrega la voz de trece escritoras y quince artistas plásticas oriundas y residentes de diversos puntos del Caribe colombiano.
El Centro de Investigaciones y Asesorías Agroindustriales (CIAA) de la Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano tiene en el Programa Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP) un punto de referencia importante que se manifiesta en la obra del grupo de investigadores que hacen parte de él: rigurosidad científica en el estudio del problema y presentación amable de los resultados, iniciando con conceptos básicos de la agricultura ecológica para llegar a las aplicaciones específicas propias del producto objeto de estudio.
Reviews the development of novel feed sources as feed for poultry, focussing on the use of essential oils, macroalgae, microalgae and corn fermented protein Addresses the recent advances in understanding the role of individual nutrients and additives in poultry nutrition Considers the range of methods and techniques implementable to maintain the safety of poultry feed and prevent mycotoxin contamination
La información contenida en este documento es el resultado de las experiencias técnicas e investigativas obtenidas por el Centro de Investigaciones y Asesorías Agroindustriales, CIAA, de la Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano a través de la actividad desarrollada en el proyecto creación de un Sistema Asociativo para la Producción Ecológica Certificada de Frutas y Hortalizas de Clima Frío, desarrollado con el auspicio de ASOHOFRUCOL.
When a disaster occurs, timely support for recovery and reconstruction efforts is critical to minimize long-term setbacks to sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development.
The agricultural food system needs to provide access to enough healthy and affordable food for the growing population and mitigate its impact on the planet for future generations.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restoration practices Reviews the importance of habitat and animal rewilding in promoting biodiversity and other key ecosystem services
Agricultural growth, bolstered by technological advancements and international trade, enhances economic stability and food security in many developing nations in one hand, and reduces income disparities between developed and less developed nations on the other.
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
The first book to chronicle the global history of oysters, the current state of the oyster farming industryincluding a how-to guide for starting a farmand the promising environmental solutions that oyster farming presents in this age of food challenges and climate change.
Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity Provides a useful and comprehensive context to the role of governments and other food safety agencies in setting safety, quality and sustainability standards for global agri-food supply chains Reviews the key issues in developing voluntary standards, focussing on those encountered during the development of robust carbon-neutral and biodiversity offsetting certification schemes
Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Aquaponik – ein innovatives System, das Fischzucht und Pflanzenanbau in einem geschlossenen Kreislauf vereint.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the interventions available to optimise water management in agriculture, including rainwater harvesting and farm reservoirs Considers the development and application of alternative irrigation techniques which carry a reduced environmental impact, such as solar powered irrigation Addresses the importance of diversification and collaboration in securing water resources for a rapidly growing population
Provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing agri-food supply chains, including the need to be more sustainable in light of the high environmental costs of global distribution Addresses the external factors that can impact the logistics and performance of supply chains, including political developments, international conflicts and pandemics such as COVID-19 Reviews the main agri-food supply chains used in different regions around the world, focussing on those implanted in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Provides a comprehensive overview of the interventions available to optimise water management in agriculture, including rainwater harvesting and farm reservoirs Considers the development and application of alternative irrigation techniques which carry a reduced environmental impact, such as solar powered irrigation Addresses the importance of diversification and collaboration in securing water resources for a rapidly growing population
Sets out the historical context for understanding the current challenges facing food production Gives a unique overview of the range of reformist, progressive and radical solutions to reforming the global food system Provides a framework for comparing the relative strengths and weaknesses of different solutions
Provides a comprehensive overview of the range of feed additives utilised by the sector to optimise pig nutrition, including amino acids and exogenous enzymes Considers both established and emerging alternative feed sources for pigs, such as insects and corn fermented protein Addresses the key challenges in developing nutritional guidelines to achieve optimal growth whilst also minimising costs and environmental impact
Sets out the historical context for understanding the current challenges facing food production Gives a unique overview of the range of reformist, progressive and radical solutions to reforming the global food system Provides a framework for comparing the relative strengths and weaknesses of different solutions
Provides a detailed overview of the recent trends in farm information management systems, including their evolution and role in improving farmer decision making Considers the range of data mining techniques used in decision support systems, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machines Includes a selection of case studies which explore the use of decision support systems in optimising farm management and productivity
Provides a detailed overview of the recent trends in farm information management systems, including their evolution and role in improving farmer decision making Considers the range of data mining techniques used in decision support systems, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machines Includes a selection of case studies which explore the use of decision support systems in optimising farm management and productivity
When famine, drought, and malnutrition plagued their communities, these farmers tried something revolutionary-and managed to nourish their families and their land in the process.
Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions
Provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in agricultural robotics, such as advances in sensing and perception, as well as technologies and actuation Addresses our understanding of the social, ethical and economic aspects of agricultural robotics, including the regulatory frameworks and standards required to authorise their adoption Provides examples of the practical application of agricultural robotics in an array of agricultural settings, from greenhouse and orchard cultivation, to meat/fish processing
Advanced Materials-based Thermally Enhanced Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals and Applications focuses on the use of advanced materials to enhance the thermal characteristics of phase change materials used to maximize heat transfer rate and thermal storage capability of PCMs.
Reviews recent advances in understanding and improving the major quality attributes of apples, including texture development and nutritional content Considers the utilisation of particular breeding and crop management practices to optimise fruit quality during the pre- and postharvest stages of production, including the use of preservation techniques such as hydrocooling and edible coatings Addresses the influence of the genetic and biochemical factors which can affect texture, flavour and the development of key nutraceutical compounds in apples
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.
An inspiring book for both gardeners and cooksBring Italy to your table by growing your own produceSimple gardening advice and delicious recipesIn 2002 Sarah Fraser and her family moved to a ramshackle Italian farmhouse in Tuscany with dreams of self-sufficiency and a more 'down-to-earth' lifestyle.
Whether you fantasise about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this beautifully illustrated book bridges the gap between the special place orchards hold in our hearts and the practicalities of growing and cooking orchard fruit.
