Traditional Organic Farming Practices

AvE.Somasundaram,D. Udhaya Nandhini

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Understanding the fundamental principles of organic agriculture is just as crucial as staying informed about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture. It can be quite challenging to keep up with the rapid progress of such a widespread practice as organic farming, which is carried out across the globe. It is essential for aspiring farmers and scientists to familiarize themselves with the basics of organic agriculture. This book aims to draw attention to the importance of promoting organic farming as a means of preserving the land that we have inherited from our forefathers and preventing it from becoming barren and unproductive due to our excessive interventions. Additionally, this publication highlights the potential for employment generation in rural India and empowering rural communities to produce their own farm inputs. Furthermore, it encourages individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle by consuming organic food. This book also provides guidance for farmers interested in organic farming.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-08-12
Mått:150 x 820 x 15 mm
Vikt:820 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:410
Förlag:New India Publishing Agency
ISBN:9789358870275

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Ekologisk odling inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

E. Somasundaram is the Professor and Head,Department of Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3, Tamil Nadu, India.D. Udhaya Nandhini, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3, Tamil Nadu, India.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Towards Sustainable Organic Agriculture 2.Organic Inputs for Nutrient Management 3. ITK Based Special Inputs / Techniques for Plant Growth 4.Techniques for Weed Management in Organic Farming 5.Pest Management Techniques in Organic Farming 6. Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) Based Techniques 7.Indigenous Technical Knowledge Techniques for Individual Crops 8.Moisture Conservation Techniques 9.Techniques for Seeds and Sowing 10.Regenerating the Soil 11.Microclimate Modification Techniques 12.Indigenous Technical Knowledge (Itk) Based Inputs/Techniques for Storage 13.Other Forms of Organic Farming 14.Water and Rainfall Prediction 15.Integrated Farming System A Pathway to Organic Farming 16.Organic Paddy Farming 17.Organic Methods for the Management of Phytoparasitic Nematodes 18.Organic Certification 19.Success Stories 20.Steps to A Successful Organic Transition