Sustainable Agriculture and Farming

This book outlines the processes and applications of sustainable agriculture and farming in detail. It will unfold the innovative aspects of this area. As a practice of farming, sustainable agriculture refers to the use of natural resources to produce crops in such a way that it has minimal negative effects on the environment and yet, is able to produce good quality crops and livestock. It incorporates techniques like crop rotation, soil enrichment, cover crops, soil management, etc. to maximize produce in a harmless way. It works towards minimizing the use of pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, to reduce the wastage of water, limit the use of non-renewable energy, etc. This text will talk in detail about the various techniques and concepts related to this area. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to sustainable agriculture have been included in this book. It will provide in-depth knowledge about the new advances being made in this field. Researchers and students in this field will be greatly assisted by this book.