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Highlights the potential role organic dairy farming can play in addressing some of the key challenges facing the dairy sector Considers how the one-welfare perspective can be utilised to optimise the welfare of calves, adult cows and the humans that care for them Shows how pasture-based production can contribute to improved cattle health and welfare, product quality and sustainability
Agroecology: A Transdisciplinary, Participatory and Action-oriented Approach is the first book to focus on agroecology as a transdisciplinary, participatory, and action-oriented process. Using a combined theoretical and practical approach, this collection of work from pioneers in the subject along with the latest generation of acknowledged leaders
Brings together some of the world’s leading experts on the breeding and cultivation of particular fruits Comprehensive coverage of key stone, pome and berry fruits Reviews key advances across the value chain for particular crops that collectively optimise sustainable production
Reviews latest research in tree fruit physiology Discusses latest developments in genetics and their implications for improved breeding techniques Comprehensive coverage of key stages in cultivation from nursery plants to water, nutrient and pest management
Reviews developments in understanding and protecting genetic diversity in rice, and how this translates into marker-assisted and other developments in breeding; Discusses advances in breeding varieties with enhanced properties such as high yield and drought tolerance; Summarises current research on understanding and improving nutritional properties such as vitamin and mineral content
Reviews current research on the nutraceutical properties as well as allergen and other safety issues relating to tree nuts Assesses advances in breeding, cultivation, integrated disease and pest management to improve yields and sustainability Summarises key research on the main tree nuts, from walnuts and almonds to hazelnuts, chestnuts and pistachios
Discusses advances in research on vegetable physiology and genetics Comprehensive review of research on best practice in cultivation, including soil health, pest management as well as organic and protected vegetable cultivation Wide-ranging coverage of key vegetables such as carrot, lettuce and cabbage