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Organic Farming

New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems

  • Broadens understanding of organic farming practices for sustainable agriculture
  • Sheds new light on recent agricultural advances, innovations and challenges
  • Examines the adaptation of organic farming to climate change

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
  2. Organic Farming in Protecting Water Quality

    • S. Sivaranjani, Amitava Rakshit
    Pages 1-9
  3. Current Status and Soil Biology Impacts of Organic Conservation Tillage in the US Great Plains

    • Shabeg S. Briar, Patrick M. Carr, Greta G. Gramig, Fabian D. Menalled, Perry R. Miller
    Pages 11-23
  4. Use of Biochar in Organic Farming

    • Thomas H. DeLuca, Si Gao
    Pages 25-49
  5. Pest and Disease Control Strategies in Organic Fruit Production

    • K. Usha, Pankaj Kumar, B. Singh
    Pages 51-70
  6. Pesticides: Classification, Detection, and Degradation

    • Sarath Chandran C., Sabu Thomas, M. R. Unni
    Pages 71-87
  7. Organic Animal Husbandry

    • A. K. M. Ahsan Kabir
    Pages 89-108
  8. Biochar in Organic Farming

    • P. K. Borthakur, R. K. Bhattacharyya, Utpal Das
    Pages 109-134
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 135-139

About this book

This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovations in the field.

The chapter authors analyze pertinent aspects of this integrated farming system including strategies to improve seed quality, methods to improve soil fertility, and the advantages of using organic fertilizers. Particular attention is also given to weed management practices, bioenergy production and insights into the ways organic farming can adapt to global climate change and build sustainable food systems for future generations. Scientists, decision-makers, professors, and farmers who wish to work towards making agricultural systems more sustainable will find this book appealing.  











Editors and Affiliations

  • Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

    C. Sarath Chandran, M. R. Unni

  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

    Sabu Thomas

About the editors

Dr. Sarath Chandran C. is a Research Associate at the Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture in Kerala, India.



Dr. Sabu Thomas is Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences and Director of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India.




Mr. M. R. Unni is the Director of the Inter University Centre for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture (IUCOFSA) and Registrar (Mahatma Gandhi University) in Kerala, India.


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eBook USD 129.00
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Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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