Science and Technology of Organic Farming - Second Edition

Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science. The second edition of this highly regarded book presents the scientific basis of organic farming and the methods of application needed to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection.

List of contents

1. Definitions and Philosophies of Organic Farming 2. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 3. Requirements of Plants for Soil-Derived Nutrients 4. Liming 5. Management of Farm Manures 6. Composting 7. Management of Green Manures 8. Mulches 9. Tillage 10. Weed Control 11. Insect Control 12. Plant Diseases 13. Companion Planting 14. Storage of Produce 15. Hydroponics

About the author

Allen V. Barker is a Professor in The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has over 55 years of experience in teaching and research in organic and conventional agriculture and has interests in soil fertility and plant nutrition. He was raised on a crop and livestock farm in southern Illinois, near where his family has farmed since 1800. He was graduated in an Agricultural Science major at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and received master's and doctoral degrees from Cornell University. He regularly teaches courses in organic farming, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and organic farming seminars at the University of Massachusetts. He is a retired farmer.

Summary

Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science. The second edition of this highly regarded book presents the scientific basis of organic farming and the methods of application needed to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection.

Product details

• Authors: Allen V. Barker, Allen V. (University of Massachusetts Barker, Barker Allen V.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.04.2021
• EAN: 9780367567569
• ISBN: 978-0-367-56756-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Organic, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Forestry, Organic Farming, Agricultural science, Commercial horticulture, Horticulture, Soil science, sedimentology, Soil science and management, Sedimentology and pedology