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It has been estimated that around 15% of global agricultural production costs on-farm are energy-related. With heightened concerns around the sustainability of crop and livestock production, the agricultural sector must develop and invest in alternative methods of farming that recoup the same results but have a reduced environmental impact. Energy-smart farming: Efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability reviews recent research undertaken on the ways of reducing the costs and environmental...

In addition to describing how to make good compost and how best to use it, the writer covers many related topics, including such things as the structure of soil, the use of manure and the benefits of worms. He also provides a wealth of valuable information and sound gardening advice. The author's long experience radiates clearly throughout the book and whether organic or not, there must be something here for every keen gardener.

This compilation focuses on the events of growing, processing, quality control, color, as well as freezing, canning, chip, and dried production. This potato processing operations book, written in terms the nonprofessional plant worker will understand, is a must reference for all food processors, technologists, executives, students etc. as well as a valuable addition to the company technical reference library. Included are figures, tables and charts throughout the book.

A reissue of Home-grown Fruit (2007). A practical and inspirational guide on how to grow your very own orchard, bramble or berry. What could be tastier than fruit, picked straight from your back garden? Growing your own fruit can be a rewarding pastime and you don’t need a big garden or allotment to cultivate your favourite fruit, as they can grow well in containers and even hanging baskets. This beautiful and practical guide celebrates the produce of orchards, allotments and gardens, from rh...

Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Concentrating on crop modeling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. A valuable text for students and researchers of crop development alike, this book is written in five parts that allow the reader to develop a solid foundation and coverage of production mo...

An updated and expanded version of the industry-standard handbook developed with the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology (ICC), this enlarged reference explains technical standards and test methods applied through the grain chain for many types of cereals and the products made from them, e.g., baked goods and animal feeds. The new edition adds and explains novel tests, testing data, international requirements, operational procedures and equipment that have come into use s...

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This book opens with an investigation on the effects of natural fermentation and drying methods on physicochemical properties of proso millet flour. Fermented proso millet flour is either oven dried or dried at room temperature, and its chemical content and characterization are ascertained using standard methods. Following this, the authors evaluate the forage production and chemical composition of two pearl millet cultivars fertilized with four doses of nitrogen with three cutting heights. Resu...

Provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cotton in the economy and cotton production around the world This book offers a complete look at the world's largest fiber crop: cotton. It examines its effect on the global economy-its uses and products, harvesting and processing, as well as the major challenges and their solutions, recent trends, and modern technologies involved in worldwide production of cotton. Cotton Production presents recent developments achieved by major cotton producing r...