Dry-Farming: Its Principles And Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163782583)

Dry-Farming: Its Principles and Practice is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and principles of dry farming, written by William Macdonald. The book covers a wide range of topics related to dry farming, including soil management, crop selection, irrigation, and pest control. Macdonald begins by discussing the challenges of dry farming and the importance of understanding the local climate and soil conditions. He then goes on to describe various techniques for conserving water and improving soil fertility, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and the use of organic fertilizers. The book also includes detailed information on specific crops that are well-suited to dry farming, such as wheat, barley, corn, and beans. Throughout the book, Macdonald emphasizes the importance of careful planning and attention to detail in order to achieve success in dry farming. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and the challenges of farming in arid regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William MacDonald
ISBN-10: 1163782580
ISBN-13: 9781163782583
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d