Agroecological Innovations

Agroecological Innovations
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9781136571985
ISBN-13 : 1136571981
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Book Synopsis Agroecological Innovations by : Norman Uphoff

Download or read book Agroecological Innovations written by Norman Uphoff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's food supply needs to rise significantly, yet both arable and water supplies per capita are decreasing. Not only are modern agricultural methods beyond the reach of those suffering the greatest food insecurity but they are also ecologically damaging, relying upon fossil energy and chemical inputs. This volume offers a collection of innovative and diverse approaches to agricultural development. Documented in 12 case studies, these approaches are reliant upon greater knowledge, skill and labour input, rather than larger capital expenditure. They are shown to increase yield substantially, sometimes doubling or tripling output. This volume presents the concepts and operational means for reorienting agricultural efforts towards these more environmentally friendly and socially desirable approaches in the developed as well as developing world.


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