Provides a detailed overview of the recent trends in farm information management systems, including their evolution and role in improving farmer decision makingConsiders the range of data mining techniques used in decision support systems, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machinesIncludes a selection of case studies which explore the use of decision support systems in optimising farm management and productivity

Contemporary and challenging, this thought-provoking book outlines a number of the key dilemmas in animal welfare for today's, and tomorrow's, world. The issues discussed range from the welfare of hunted animals, to debates around intensive farming versus sustainability, and the effects of climate and environmental change. The book explores the effects of fences on wild animals and human impacts on carrion animals; the impacts of tourism on animal welfare; philosophical questions about spe...