About this title: Explore the benefits of and necessity for sustainable agriculture!Here is an easy-to-read, practical introduction to sustainable agriculture: what it means and why it is needed. It is the first book to synthesize the goals of sustainable agriculture into eight comprehensive steps. The Next Green Revolution presents a convincing critique of our current agricultural system and an introduction to an alternative system which gives more consideration to future generations. Interwoven through the book are Dr. Horne's reflections on social justice, quality of life, and how farmers and rural ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781560228868ISBN:1560228865
Description: New. Here is an easy-to-read, practical introduction to sustainable agriculture: what it means and why it is needed. It is the first book to synthesize the goals of sustainable agriculture into eight comprehensive steps. This essential volume presents a c... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: HAWORTH PR INC
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781560228851ISBN:1560228857
Description: New. Here is an easy-to-read, practical introduction to sustainable agriculture: what it means and why it is needed. It is the first book to synthesize the goals of sustainable agriculture into eight comprehensive steps. This essential volume presents a c... read more
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Atlantic, New Delhi
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9788126904983ISBN:8126904984
Description: Reprint. pp. 312. As New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. On trial industrial agriculture. 2. The remedy sustainable agriculture. 3. Down to earth step 1 Create and conserve healthy soil. 4. Clear clean water step 2 Conserve water and protect its quality and step 3 Manage organic wastes to avoid pollution. 5. Think local step 4 Select plants and animals adapted to the environment. 6. All creatures great and small step 5 Encourage biodiversity. 7. The Sorcerer's apprentice step 6 Manage pests ... read more
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