Description
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
Table of Contents
1. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security: An Overview2. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient use Efficiency and Sustainable Wheat Production3. Pest Control4. Fertilizers: Need for New Strategies5. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming7. No-Till Organic Farming may be Possible with a System Approach8. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic Agroecosystems: A Review and a Case Study9. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Sustainable Rice Production10. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization: Management and Product11. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective12. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture13. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling The Promise of Organic Farming: A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran
