The Food Resources of Man

Klappentext This book, first published in 1984, opens with a consideration of crops in general and goes on to examine specific crops such as wheat, rye and barley. The author then considers various types of farming, using settled agriculture, crop rotation and intensive systems as his examples. This is followed by a chapter on grass conservation and then by a detailed discussion of various types of livestock. The next chapter is devoted to problems of land reclamation. Finally, the author considers several subjects which are currently the source of debate and controversy. These include hedgerows, the use of chemical fertilisers and the provision of recreational areas. Zusammenfassung This book! first published in 1984! opens with a consideration of crops in general and goes on to examine specific crops such as wheat! rye and barley. The author then considers various types of farming! using settled agriculture! crop rotation and intensive systems as his examples. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Crops; 2. Cereals and other crops; 3. Farming systems; 4. Conservation of grass; 5. Livestock; 6. Land reclamation; 7. Possible conflicts; Further reading; Index.

Product details

• Authors: David J. Millerchip, David J. R. Millerchip
• Assisted by: Alan Cornwell (Editor), David J. R. Millerchip (Editor), Millerchip David J. R. (Editor)
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2009
• EAN: 9780521288910
• ISBN: 978-0-521-28891-0
• Series: Cambridge Social Biology Topic; Cambridge Social Biology Topics
• Subjects: Education and learning > Vocational and technical college books; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Business & Economics, Educational: Business studies & economics, Educational: Business studies and economics