Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods
By Sarath Chandran and Sabu Thomas
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Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management. The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.
- Presents the basic principles of organic farming and sustainable development
- Discusses the role of soil in organic agriculture
- Addresses various strategies in seed processing and seed storing, seed bed preparation, watering of seeds and seed quality improvement
- Includes updated information on organic fertilizers and their preparation techniques
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