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Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials
Focus on net carbon capture bioenergy technologies which fully address the challenge of climate change Focus on optimising use of co-products and non-food plant materials Reviews of key technologies and products cover both principles and practical applications, including case studies
Improving nitrogen use efficiency in crop production
Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions
Managing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restoration practices Reviews the importance of habitat and animal rewilding in promoting biodiversity and other key ecosystem services
Improving standards and certification in agri-food supply chains
Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity Provides a useful and comprehensive context to the role of governments and other food safety agencies in setting safety, quality and sustainability standards for global agri-food supply chains Reviews the key issues in developing voluntary standards, focussing on those encountered during the development of robust carbon-neutral and biodiversity offsetting certification schemes
Measuring and assessing the biological health of soils
Reviews the range of techniques for measuring soil biological activity, including DNA-based, quantitative PCR and enzyme assay methods Combines coverage of soil microorganisms with assessment of micro-, meso- and macrofauna Shows how biological indicators can be integrated into soil health testing programmes to improve the quality of different soils
Advances in temperate grassland science and management
Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in grassland science and management Includes a selection of case studies which highlight current challenges facing alpine/mountain grasslands, as well as grasslands in Europe and New Zealand Discusses recent developments in botanical composition of grasslands, including the design of multi-species swards and herbal leys
Advances in organic dairy cattle farming
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
Women and smallholder farming
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key challenges encountered by women smallholder farmers, such as restricted access to markets and technical training programmes Addresses the critical role of women smallholder farmers to the success of global agricultural production Includes a selection of case studies which highlight the development of programmes to aid women smallholder farmers in crop and livestock production
Contaminants in agricultural soils
Reviews the main types of contaminants in agricultural soils, such as heavy metals, pesticide residues and petroleum hydrocarbon waste products, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants Explores bioremediation techniques such as the use of soil amendments and additives Covers techniques such as phyto-stabilisation and phyto-extraction
Current crop models
Provides a comprehensive overview of the main crop models developed in North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Considers how current crop models can be improved with future enhancements, such as the incorporation of genetics Details examples of current applications of crop models, focussing on genotype-environment-management (G x E x M) interactions
