Sustainable agriculture Books

Award-winning smallholder Lorraine Turnbull shares her extensive knowledge and experience in her new practical guide; Sustainable Smallholding. Lorraine will help you along your journey of turning your dream of a 'Good Life' into reality.You will be...

Dos manuscritos en un libro:Homesteading en su patio trasero: La guía definitiva sobre homesteading para cultivar su propia comida, criar pollos y construir una mini granja que le lleve a ser autosuficiente y a generar ingresosGallinas domésticas: Una...

"Bee-Keeping for All" is a classic guide to keeping bees for profit and pleasure by Tickner Edwardes. It includes complete instructions for setting up and managing a successful apiary, as well as tips and observations from a life-long keeper on how to...

On The Most Economical And Profitable Method Of Growing And Consuming Root Crops is a book written by William Charles Spooner in 1854. The book discusses the most efficient ways of growing and consuming root crops, such as potatoes, carrots, turnips, and...

"Raising Chickens for Beginners: From Coop Design to Egg Collecting" is a comprehensive guidebook for novice poultry enthusiasts embarking on their chicken-raising journey. This book provides a step-by-step approach to every aspect of chicken farming,...

Volume 4 provides an overview of good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better in irrigated agriculture systems. It is intended to be read together with Volume 1: Overview.The Build Back Better Sector Guides...

Noch nie, so scheint es, gab es so großes öffentliches Interesse an einer Form von Landwirtschaft, welche die natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen schützt, mit Tieren wesensgemäß umgeht und gesunde, pestizidfreie Lebensmittel erzeugt. Jetzt, wo es zu einer Wende...

"World Agriculture: Pakistan Highlights" explores global agriculture's evolution and impact on nations. It delves into farming's multifaceted role, benefits, and contribution to sustenance and economic growth.The book examines the journey of farming...

Discover the joys and rewards of raising chickens in your backyard!Author Karen Harris used interviews with a half dozen experienced small-scale chicken farmers to create the ultimate "how-to" book for managing a backyard flock.A TRULY comprehensive...

Si desea aprender a criar caballos, siga leyendo...¿Siempre ha soñado con tener un caballo? Bueno, tener un caballo es una cosa que uno pensaría que es simple, hasta que lo mira más de cerca. Criar un caballo no es un trabajo para perezosos. Pero como...

¿Cómo comía la gente antes de que las grandes corporaciones estuvieran a cargo de abastecer los supermercados?Es una pregunta compleja que muchas personas se están haciendo ahora más que nunca. Durante los últimos años, hemos visto algunas tendencias que...

The Soil and Health, a classic of organic farming, is an essential introduction to organic gardening and farming."The health of soil, plant, animal and man is one and indivisible." - Albert Howard.At the turn of the twentieth century, chemical...

This collection reviews the wealth of research on ways of improving nitrogen use efficiency in crop production as a means of reducing the agricultural sector's environmental impact and rebalancing the global nitrogen cycle.

This collection reviews the wealth of research on ways to promote biodiversity within agricultural landscapes, focussing on the range of conservation, restoration and rewilding practices farmers and landowners can adopt.

This collection summarises the wealth of research on the ways of achieving circular agricultural production systems through using minimal inputs, closing nutrient loops, reducing emissions and reusing and valorising agricultural wastes.

This collection reviews the range of principles and standards that have been developed and the ways to optimise their contribution to achieving safe, sustainable and socially responsible agricultural production.

Explores the biotechnological applications of non-staple plants that give higher return per unit area than staple crops. It discusses traditional knowledge, nutritional value, phytochemical activity, value addition quality, and postharvest management of...

"Facts about Honey" is a simple guide to honey, exploring what honey is, how it is taken from bees, its nutritional value, and more. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this handbook is perfect for novices with an interest in honey, its...

This is a vintage treatise on bee-keeping for profit. Although old, much of the information contained within this essay is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: "On...

Originally published in 1908, this is one of the earliest books on bee keeping and the natural history of the honey bee, with information on its natural history, bee society, anatomy, bee keeping, and much more. Full of fascinating information and...

This book serves as a guide to the integration of IoT and AI in agriculture and discusses the methodologies, applications, and challenges in this field. It details various aspects of smart farming and provides insight into the potential of IoT and AI to...

If you want to understand how to provide clean water, improve sanitation, and support sustainable development, then HowExpert Guide to Clean Water is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the global...

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world.  The Mekong River fans out over an area of about 40,000 sq kilometers and over the course of many millennia has produced a region of...

In the developing world, people in rural areas are even poorer than city dwellers. Reducing the gap between city and country, even slightly, could greatly improve the quality of peoples lives. This collection of essays presents evidence from a variety of...

"A book for the businesses of tomorrow"THE EUROPEAN; CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEWFrom Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the Transformation through Circularity by Albin KaelinIn a world craving sustainable solutions, Albin Kaelin emerges as a visionary,...

Climate change, natural resource depletion, and unsustainable agricultural practices pose unprecedented challenges to our planet. The increasing environmental footprint of computer networks, communication systems, and other IT infrastructures exacerbates...

In the agricultural industry, factors such as environmental degradation, resource constraints, and climate change have left traditional agricultural practices inadequate in meeting the growing global food demand. Simultaneously, the marketing landscape...

In the face of escalating environmental challenges and growing concerns about food security, the agricultural industry is at a critical juncture. Conventional farming practices deplete natural resources, pollute the environment, and contribute to climate...

In an era overshadowed by pressing global challenges such as climate change, burgeoning populations, and the depletion of natural resources, the agricultural landscape is at a critical juncture. The need for sustainable practices has never been more...

In a world where sustainable development is becoming increasingly urgent, the agricultural sector emerges as a key player. Sustainable farming practices are essential for ensuring food security and environmental preservation. However, achieving...

Globalization has transformed agri-food markets, creating a single global market with reduced trade barriers. In theory, this should bring increased food security, yet challenges persist. Small farmers often need help integrating into global sourcing...

"Transform Your Understanding of Agriculture & Soil Science with "Fostering a Healthy Planet"Looking for an insightful and engaging guide to regenerative agriculture and soil science? "Fostering a Healthy Planet" is your 2-in-1...

This collection explores key ethical debates surrounding agriculture and agri-food supply chains, including issues such as animal welfare, use of labour, the effects of new technologies and the overall impact of agriculture on the environment. It...

This collection reviews the wealth of research on the different ways of improving C₃ photosynthesis in crops and how to use this knowledge to achieve sustainable improvements in yields in the face of climate change.

Early detection of insect pests is critical to successful integrated pest management (IPM) programmes. This collection reviews the wealth of research on improving monitoring techniques for the detection of both native and alien insect pests.

This collection summarises recent research on genetic and environmental factors affecting the development of quality traits in poultry meat and their implications for breeding, husbandry and postharvest processing.

This collection summarises and reviews the wealth of recent research addressing key challenges facing the turfgrass industry, including the need to reduce its carbon footprint and contribution to climate change.

Avocado is one of the world's most economically important subtropical/tropical fruit crops. This collection considers how global avocado production can be improved to meet the growing demand for the fruit, focussing primarily on how the different...

This collection reviews the wealth of research on understanding insect population dynamics, novel pest invasions, the effects of changing production systems, plant-pathogen-interactions, detection, forecasting and decision support for integrated pest...

A Classic USDA Guide for City Home Vegetable Gardening, Urban Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of city home vegetable...

A Classic USDA Guide for City Home Vegetable Gardening, Urban Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of city home vegetable...

A Classic USDA Guide for Home Vegetable Gardening, Homestead Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of home vegetable gardening...

A Classic USDA Guide for Home Vegetable Gardening, Homestead Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of home vegetable gardening...

A Classic USDA Guide for Home Vegetable Gardening, Homestead Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of home vegetable gardening...

The Classic Collection of Manuals for Urban Farming and Small-Scale Vegetable Gardening in the CityThis deluxe Legacy Edition of The Classic Farmers’ Bulletin Anthology On Growing A Small-Scale City Vegetable Garden Or Urban Farm is an anthology of...

A Classic USDA Guide for Home Vegetable Gardening, Homestead Farming, and Family Food ProductionThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of home vegetable gardening...

My intent for this book is a step by step of how I do queen breeding and queen rearing.  Some of this will be why I do it, but mostly it will be what I do.  I may mention other methods in passing, but mostly this is just what I currently do...