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 A072 Sustainable agriculture
J Mason, 2003, Landlinks Press; Collingwood; Australia. Ed.2, 205 pp. ISBN 0-643-06876-7
This appears to be a good reference text.
The TREECD Abstract states: "This book provides a general introduction to the topic of sustainable
agriculture, written primarily for
students, farmers and conservationists rather than as an academic text. The introductory two chapters
provide an overview of the concept
of sustainability in agriculture and what is meant by it. Other chapters include topics such as soil
and water management, control of pests,
diseases and weeds, and management of crops, pastures, trees and animals. Concepts discussed include
permaculture, biodynamics,
organic farming, agroforestry, conservation tillage and integrated hydroponics."
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Chapter 1 Different things to different people
Chapter 2 Sustainable concepts
Chapter 3 Soils
Chapter 4 Water management
Chapter 5 Pest and disease control
Chapter 6 Sustainable natural weed control and cultivation
Chapter 7 Management
Chapter 8 Managing plants - crops and pastures
Chapter 9 Managing plants – tree plantings and windbreaks
Chapter 10 Managing animals in a more sustainable way
Chapter 11 Understanding products used in sustainable agriculture
Appendix
Index
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