{"product_id":"science-and-technology-of-organic-allen-v-barker-9780367567569","title":"Science and Technology of Organic Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science. The second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Science and Technology of Organic Farming\u003c\/i\u003e presents the scientific basis of organic farming and the methods of application needed to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganic farming is a scientifically derived method of improving soil fertility to increase agricultural yields with limited chemical inputs. As such, it can meet public demand for reduced chemical inputs in agriculture and play a key role in meeting the needs of a growing world population. The new edition of this highly regarded book gives clear and comprehensive details on how soil fertility can be maintained and how plants can be nourished in organic agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters on soil fertility and plant nutrition explain the chemistry of the plant, the soil, and the soil solution and outline the importance of plant macronutrients and micronutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe book offers practical information on using of green manures, composts and lime to maintain soil fertility; introduces methods of tillage of land; provides organic methods of controlling weeds, insects, and diseases; and suggests how food produce can be stored without refrigeration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe text provides information on how to assess and govern the nutritional status of crops and the fertility and condition of soil and presents guidelines, recommendations, and procedures for determining the best fertility recommendations for individual situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis edition includes an entirely new chapter on hydroponics that explains organic approaches to hydroponic crop production.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a full bibliography of references, this text is a practical guide for anyone interested in organic farming, from farmers and agricultural advisers to teachers, soil scientists, plant scientist, entomologists and students of other biological and environmental sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Allen V. Barker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367567563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367567569\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.60d","brand":"Allen V. Barker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43982672167167,"sku":"9780367567569","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d7db8e68-0234-4be9-b0c4-1a2d1b718f60.jpg?v=1683262434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-and-technology-of-organic-allen-v-barker-9780367567569","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}