Organic Farming: Methods, Economics and Structure: Methods, Economics & Structure - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1606928643 ISBN 13: 9781606928646

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Organic farming is a form of agriculture relying on such processes like crop rotation, green manure and biological pest control. Organic farming is gaining world-wide acceptance and has been expanding at an annual rate of 20% in the last decade, accounting for over 24 million hectares world-wide. This book discusses the agricultural practices in organic farming which cause changes in soil organic matter and microbial biomass content. This book also explains the concept of scientific paradigms and draws parallels with paradigms in agriculture, and in particular focuses upon organic farming and genetic engineering. An overview of the evolution of global market demand for organic meat and factors affecting it are also described. Future prospects for development of organic meat consumption and possible problems concerning trade are analysed as well.

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About the Author

Melvin Nelson just turned 85 and has been living in Palm Springs, California for the past 23 years. He still enjoys taking an occasional photograph.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606928643
• ISBN 13: 9781606928646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 283
• Editor: Nelson Michael, Artamova Ivan