Provides a nuanced study of agricultural resource management • Covers research on the impact of agriculture on water and on soil quality and its ecological health, energy and greenhouse gases, and the impact of population growth on agricultural resources • Serves as an accessible and comprehensive guide Summary Agriculture is one of the prime users of water, particularly in arid places with already-limited water resources, and its effects are diverse and far reaching. Providing a nuanced study of agricultural resource management, this informative book takes a four-pronged approach, covering research on: • The impact of agriculture on water • The impact of agriculture on soil quality and its ecological health • Energy and greenhouse gases • The impact of a growing population on agricultural resources Topics include the connection between chemical fertilizer use in agriculture and stream water quality; beef and dairy production on livestock, dairy, and crops; livestock and greenhouse gases; energy consumption rates in agriculture; efficient farming techniques, such as precision agriculture, irrigation management, and sustainable water technologies; and more. This informative and accessible volume offers a comprehensive guide to this vital and necessary field of study.
- ISBN: 9781771880732
- Editorial: Apple Academic Press, Inc.
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 348
- Fecha Publicación: 19/08/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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