Название: Green Chemistry in Agriculture and Food Production ISBN: 036725431X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367254315 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 153120.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Green chemistry is a vital subject playing a key role in environmental sustainability. Despite its importance, very less has been explored in the past years. This book is a comprehensive compilation of the methods, techniques and strategies used in green chemistry.
Автор: Whitfield Stephen Название: Adapting to Climate Uncertainty in African Agriculture ISBN: 1138849332 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138849334 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 30610.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Future climatic and agro-ecological changes in Africa are uncertain and associated with high degrees of spatial and temporal variability and this change is differently simulated within divergent climate-crop models and in controlled crop breeding stations. Furthermore, uncertainty emerges in local contexts, not just in response to climatic systems, but to social, economic, and political systems, and often with implications for the appropriateness and adoption of technologies or the success of alternative cropping systems.
This book examines the challenges of adaptation in smallholder farming in Africa, analysing the social, economic, political and climatic uncertainties that impact on agriculture in the region and the range of solutions proposed. Drawing on case studies of genetically modified crops, conservation agriculture, and other 'climate smart' solutions in eastern and southern Africa, the book identifies how uncertainties are framed 'from above' as well experienced 'from below', by farmers themselves. It provides a compelling insight into why ideas about adaptation emerge, from whom, and with what implications.
This book offers a unique perspective and will be highly relevant to students of climate change adaptation, food security and poverty alleviation, as well as policy-makers and field practitioners in international development and agronomy.
Автор: Bonano, A.; Busch, L, et al Название: From Columbus to ConAgra: The Globalization of Agriculture and Food ISBN: 0700606610 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780700606610 Издательство: Turpin Рейтинг: Цена: 34430.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Combines current theory on globalisation of food with case studies to discuss the changing agricultural and food system in the era of ConAgra and other large transnational corporations. This volume looks at the operations of these corporate giants and examines the winners and losers.
Автор: Hafner, Robert (innsbruck University, Austria) Название: Environmental justice and soy agribusiness ISBN: 0815385358 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780815385356 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book analyses situations of injustice occurring when there is no overt conflict, applying an environmental justice incommensurabilities framework to a case study of soy agribusiness in Argentina.
Автор: James Simpson Название: Spanish Agriculture ISBN: 0521525160 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521525169 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 53850.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This major study of Spanish agrarian history, first published in 1996, examines how traditional agriculture responded to population growth and the integration of commodity markets, and explains why growth was so slow over two centuries.
Автор: Mead, Roger Название: Statistical methods in agriculture and experimental biology, third edition ISBN: 1138469807 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138469808 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 199050.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Offers coverage of the statistical ideas and methods useful to the advancement of students in agriculture or experimental biology. Covering fundamental methodology, this book also includes advanced topics that help develop an appreciation of the breadth of statistical methodology now available.
Автор: Pretty, Jules N. (university Of Essex, Colchester, Uk) Bharucha, Zareen Pervez (anglia Ruskin University, Uk) Название: Sustainable intensification of agriculture ISBN: 1138196010 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138196018 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Co-written by Jules Pretty, one of the pioneers of the concept and internatonally known and respected authority on sustainable agriculture, this book sets out current thinking and debates around sustainable agriculture and intensification.
Автор: Ray, Ramesh Название: Bioethanol Production from Food Crops ISBN: 0128137665 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128137666 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 129130.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Bioethanol Production from Food Crops: Sustainable Sources, Interventions and Challenges comprehensively covers the global scenario of ethanol production from both food and non-food crops and other sources. The book guides readers through the balancing of the debate on food vs. fuel, giving important insights into resource management and the environmental and economic impact of this balance between demands. Sections cover Global Bioethanol from Food Crops and Forest Resource, Bioethanol from Bagasse and Lignocellulosic wastes, Bioethanol from algae, and Economics and Challenges, presenting a multidisciplinary approach to this complex topic.
As biofuels continue to grow as a vital alternative energy source, it is imperative that the proper balance is reached between resource protection and human survival. This book provides important insights into achieving that balance.
Presents technological interventions in ethanol production, from plant biomass, to food crops
Addresses food security issues arising from bioethanol production
Identifies development bottlenecks and areas where collaborative efforts can help develop more cost-effective technology
Название: Biomass and biofuels ISBN: 113889415X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138894150 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 63280.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
The long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten in the twenty-first century. The rise of unconventional oil and gas and of renewables is transforming our economies and improving our understanding of the distribution of the world's energy resources and their impacts. A complete knowledge of the dynamics underpinning energy markets is necessary for decision-makers reconciling economic, energy, and environmental objectives.
Those that anticipate global energy developments successfully can derive an advantage, while those that fail to do so risk making poor policy and investment decisions. Focused on solving the key challenges impeding the realization of advanced cellulosic biofuels and bioproducts in rural areas, Biomass and Biofuels: Advanced Biorefineries for Sustainable Production and Distribution provides comprehensive information on sustainable production of biomass feedstock, supply chain management of feedstocks to the biorefinery site, advanced conversion processes, and catalysts/biocatalysts for production of fuels and chemicals using conventional and integrated technologies.
The book also presents detailed coverage of downstream processing, and ecological considerations for refineries processing lignocellulosic and algal biomass resources. Discussions of feedstock raw materials, methods for biomass conversion, and its effective integration to make biorefinery more sustainable - economically, environmentally, and socially - give you the tools to make informed decisions.
Автор: del Ninno Carlo, Coll-Black Sarah, Fallavier Pierre Название: Social Protection Programs for Africa`s Drylands ISBN: 1464808465 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781464808463 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 25040.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Social Protection Programs for Africa's Drylands explores the role of social protection in promoting the well-being and prosperity of people living in dryland regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specifi c focus on the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Based on a review of recent experience, it argues that social protection policies and programs have an important role in promoting the resilience of the people residing in these areas. Social protection programs, when well designed and carefully implemented at scale, can reduce vulnerability to droughts and other shocks and promote coping capacity. If present trends continue, by 2030 dryland regions of East and West Africa will be home to an estimated 429 million people, up to 24 percent of whom will be living in chronic poverty. Many others will depend on livelihood strategies that are sensitive to the shocks that will hit the region with increasing frequency and severity, making them vulnerable to falling into transient poverty. Social protection programs will be needed in the drylands to provide support to those unable to meet their basic needs. Some of these people will require long-term support, while others will require periodic short-term support because of income losses due to shocks (for example, crop failure following a drought) or as a result of lifecycle changes (for example, loss of a breadwinner). Safety net programs can increase resilience in the short term by improving coping capacity of vulnerable households. Rapidly scalable safety nets that provide cash, food, or other resources to shock-affected households can allow them to recover from unexpected shocks. Scaling up an existing safety net program can be far less expensive than relying on appeals for humanitarian assistance to meet urgent needs. Social protection programs can increase resilience over the longer term by reducing sensitivity to shocks of vulnerable households especially if combined with other development programs. Providing predictable support to chronically poor households and enabling them to invest in productive assets and access basic social services can effectively reduce these households' sensitivity to future shocks, help them participate in the growth process, and take advantage of the investments made in agricultural and pastoralist activities proposed in the drylands.
Автор: De Zeeuw Henk, Drechsel Pay Название: Cities and Agriculture: Developing Resilient Urban Food Systems ISBN: 113886059X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138860599 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 46950.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume presents experience and evidence based "state of the art" chapters on the key dimensions and challenges of urban food systems and types of intra- and peri- urban agriculture.
Автор: Sutton, Srivastava & Neumann Название: Looking Beyond The Horizon ISBN: 0821397680 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780821397688 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 26790.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Agriculture is one of the most climate-sensitive of all economic sectors. In many countries, such as the four examined in <em>Looking Beyond the Horizon</em>, the risks of climate change are an immediate and fundamental problem because the majority of the rural population depends either directly or indirectly on agriculture for its livelihood. <br><br>The risks of climate change to agriculture cannot be effectively dealt with-hand the opportunities cannot be effectively exploited-without a clear plan for aligning agricultural policies with climate change, developing the capabilities of key agricultural institutions, and investing in infrastructure, support services, and on-farm improvements. Developing such a plan ideally involves a combination of high-quality quantitative analysis; consultation with key stakeholders, particularly farmers and local agricultural experts; and investments in both human and physical capital. The diverse experiences of Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, and Uzbekistan, highlighted in this book, show that it is possible to develop a plan to meet these objectives-one that is comprehensive and empirically driven as well as consultative and quick to develop. <br><br>The approach of this volume is predicated on strong country ownership and participation, and is defined by its emphasis on 'win-win' or 'no regrets' solutions to the multiple challenges posed by climate change for the farmers of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The solutions are measures that increase resilience to future climate change, boost current productivity despite the greater climate variability already occurring, and limit greenhouse gas emissions-also known as 'climate-smart agriculture'. <br><br><em>Looking Beyond the Horizon</em> draws on the experiences of applying this approach to these four nations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia with the goal of helping each country mainstream climate change adaptation into its agricultural policies, programmes, and investments. The book also highlights the projected impacts of climate change on agriculture in these countries through forecast variations in temperature and rainfall patterns, which are crucial to farming, and offers a map for navigating the risks and realising the opportunities. Finally, a detailed explanation of the approach, as well as lessons learned from its implementation, is provided for those who would like to implement similar programmes in other countries of Europe, Central Asia, or anywhere else in the world.
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