LEADER 03300nam 2200469 450 001 9910583016603321 005 20221128103346.0 035 $a(CKB)3710000001080707 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4810047 035 $a(CaSebORM)9780128020951 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001080707 100 $a20170306h20172017 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $2rdacontent 182 $2rdamedia 183 $2rdacarrier 200 00$aAgricultural systems $eagroecology and rural innovation for development /$fedited by Sieglinde Snapp, Barry Pound 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aLondon, [England] :$cAcademic Press,$d2017. 210 4$dİ2017 215 $a1 online resource (542 pages) $cillustrations, tables 300 $aPrevious edition published: 2008. 311 $a0-12-802070-9 311 $a0-12-802095-4 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. 330 $aAgricultural Systems, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for developing sustainable farming systems. It presents a synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. The inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design allows students to gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. This book explores topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and outreach to support rural innovation. The extensive coverage of subjects is complemented with integrated references and a companion website, making this book essential reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems. This book will be a valuable resource for students of agricultural science, environmental engineering, and rural planning; researchers and scientists in agricultural development agencies; and practitioners of agricultural development in government extension programs, development agencies, and NGOs. Provides students with an enhanced understanding of how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture Incorporates social, biological, chemical, and geographical aspects important to agroecology Addresses social and development issues related to farming systems 606 $aAgricultural systems 606 $aAgricultural ecology 615 0$aAgricultural systems. 615 0$aAgricultural ecology. 676 $a630 700 $aSnapp$b Sieglinde$0912903 702 $aSnapp$b Sieglinde 702 $aPound$b Barry 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910583016603321 996 $aAgricultural systems$92044542 997 $aUNINA