This book details dynamic cropland transformation, agriculture development, climate change and environment with the application of advance geospatial technology. It describes research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop the models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization in south Asian countries.
Originally published in 1967, this was the first book to discuss why agricultural supply became more ‘responsive’ and to provide broadly based evidence of the ways in which that ‘responsiveness’ may have influenced the growth of the economy.
A major assessment of Roman agricultural and industrial production and manufacture in the southeastern region of England. It presents detailed studies of a variety of rural industries and manufacturing centres, and considers the supply of a range of essential goods to Roman London.
Details status of farming regions with extreme environmental conditions, including areas in North America, the Northern European Plains, Patagonia, North Africa, Australia, Mongolia, and more. Details information on the natural physiography, climate, and environmental settings causes of extreme environment and impact on crops/livestock.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the contribution of land use for farming to global greenhouse gas emissions and how agricultural land use can be optimised to achieve net zero.
One hundred years after Rudolf Steiner presented his lectures on agriculture in 1924, the impact of his words are self-evident. Around the world, biodynamic principles are practised in thousands of thriving farms, vineyards and gardens, and Demeter certification for biodynamic produce is recognized internationally as a mark of quality.
This book examines the history and socio-technical transformations of agri-food regimes systems in contemporary Greece. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of food and agriculture, sustainability, science and technology studies and European politics and policy.
Using PV modules on top of agricultural fields offers a twofold advantage; generating clean energy and shielding crops. This systematic and comprehensive book provides an overview of agrivoltaics, covering technology as well as social, ecological, economic and regulatory aspects.