by
Koont, Sinan, 1943-
Call Number
630.97291091732 23
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Sinan Koont has spent the last several years researching urban agriculture in Cuba, including field work at many sustainable farms on the island. He tells the story of why and how Cuba was able to turn to urban food production on a large scale with minimal use of chemicals, petroleum, and machinery, and of the successes it achieved--along with the continuing difficulties it still faces in reducing its need for food imports.
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126778.9844
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ClickView (Firm)
Call Number
XX(301299.1)
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This program presents 4 case studies of sustainable agriculture: - Whole form planning: inputs, outputs, erosion control, soil management, tree planting, water management, and salinity control. - Landcare: Communities banding together. - Permaculture. - Inner city gardens.
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120276.6484
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ClickView (Firm)
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XX(304247.1)
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A triple bottom line approach that incorporates social and environmental responsibility can help businesses sustain their financial success in the long term. This video looks at sustainability in relation to feeding cattle for the dairy and beef industries, with insights from farmers from Blackmore Wagyu and scientists at the Ellinbank Dairy Research Institute. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying business, economics or agriculture.
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114680.0781
by
Maurya, Vaibhav Kumar.
Call Number
664
Publication Date
2021
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105488.2344
by
ClickView (Firm)
Call Number
XX(304244.1)
Summary
A sustainable business approach that considers people, planet and profit can be particularly important in the agricultural sector. This video introduces the idea of the triple bottom line, how it applies to agricultural businesses and its benefits and challenges, with insight from Australian wool growers and academics from La Trobe University. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying business, economics or agriculture.
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101654.6172
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Goyal, Megh R.
Call Number
664.024
Publication Date
2022
Summary
Vol 1 discusses nanotechnological applications in food processing, packaging, and preservation, focusing on nanoparticles for safe and nutritional food production, protecting crops from pests, increasing nutritional value, and providing solutions for various environmental issues.
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98205.4141
by
Stirling, G. R. (Graham R.), author.
Call Number
577.570994 23
Publication Date
2016
Summary
"Our capacity to maintain world food production depends heavily on the thin layer of soil covering the Earth's surface. The health of this soil determines whether crops can grow successfully, whether a farm business is profitable and whether an enterprise is sustainable in the long term. Farmers are generally aware of the physical and chemical factors that limit the productivity of their soils but often do not recognise that soil microbes and the soil fauna play a major role in achieving healthy soils and healthy crops.Soil Health, Soil Biology, Soilborne Diseases and Sustainable Agriculture provides readily understandable information about the bacteria, fungi, nematodes and other soil organisms that not only harm food crops but also help them take up water and nutrients and protect them from root diseases. Complete with illustrations and practical case studies, it provides growers and their consultants with holistic solutions for building an active and diverse soil biological community capable of improving soil structure, enhancing plant nutrient uptake and suppressing root pests and pathogens.The book is written by scientists with many years' experience developing sustainable crop production practices in the grains, vegetable, sugarcane, grazing and horticultural industries.This book will be useful for: growers, consultants, agronomists and soil chemists, extension personnel working in the grains, livestock, sugarcane and horticultural industries, professionals running courses in soil health/biological farming, and students taking university courses in soil science, ecology, microbiology, plant pathology and other biological sciences."
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85046.5781
by
Gonsalves, Julian F., 1949-
Call Number
631.58 22
Publication Date
2005
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77640.9531
by
Gonsalves, Julian F., 1949-
Call Number
631.58 22
Publication Date
2005
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77640.9531
by
Gonsalves, Julian F., 1949-
Call Number
631.58 22
Publication Date
2005
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Electronic Resources
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74595.3438
by
International Renewable Energy Agency.
Call Number
333.794 REN
Publication Date
2021
Summary
Energy and agri-food systems are deeply connected. Agri-food systems consume about 30% of the world's energy. While, energy is responsible for a third of agri-food systems' emissions. A joint approach to the Energy Transition and Food Systems Transformation is therefore essential to meet current and future demand for food and energy in an inclusive and environmentally sustainable manner. Renewable energy solutions represent a crucial opportunity to meet the energy needs in the agriculture sector that are key to raising farmer incomes, cutting losses, creating jobs, improving access to clean cooking fuels, and advancing climate action for mitigation and adaptation. This report jointly developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations analyses the role of renewable energy in agri-food systems and the opportunity they offer to advance energy and food security objectives as well as contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
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Electronic Resources
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73201.1563
by
Kleppel, G. S. (Gary S.), author.
Call Number
333.7616 23
Publication Date
2014
Summary
Local, diverse and resilient? the new culture of food.
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Electronic Resources
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3.7807
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