In most developing countries, agriculture has grown from merely an art to a science, but it does not yet maximize its business potential. In these countries, subsistence farming dominates, and farmers face the increasing impact of climate change and natural disasters. An integrated farming system (IFS) model yields minimum risk and maximum environmental benefit. The latest cutting-edge technologies applicable to each component of IFS and the science behind an agro-ecological approach are d...

A synthesis of more than three decades of interdisciplinary research and practice, Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: An Evidence-based Guide to Sustainable Solutions for Hunger, Poverty, and Climate Change, provides evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises in global ecology, agriculture and public health.Featuring the work of Navdanya, an organization founded by Dr. Vandana Shiva that promotes agroecology, seed freedom, and a vision of Earth Demo...

"Horticulture: A Complete Introduction" explores the integral role of plants in our environment and daily lives. Faced with challenges like disappearing rainforests, population growth, urban sprawl, and climate change, understanding plants is crucial for building a sustainable future.We delve into the world of horticulture, explaining what plants are, their functions, and their place in the ecosystem. Our book covers how humans cultivate plants for ornamental purposes and food produ...

Off-Grid Living: A Comprehensive Guide is the definitive handbook on living off the grid. We refer to being disconnected from the public electrical grid as being "off the grid." The United States and Canada, as well as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and sections of Western Europe and the United Kingdom, are the focus of this book. I've gathered all I've learned about living off the grid into one book. If you desire to live off the grid, this book has tips as well as information on t...

Biocharculture - Biochar for Environment and Development is the book based on the author's over a decade firsthand experience in research, development and use of biochar. Much of his overall insights and firsthand experiences have become available through this book. Biocharculture falls very much in a vision of an agriculture that supports and makes use of natural growing mechanism. Biochar is charcoal that is used for other purposes than heating. It can be a by-product or part of an entir...

Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing presents the latest technical information about innovative natural and synthetic materials, helping the reader to understand sustainable fibres and raw materials for fashion and textile manufacturing. With a particular focus on apparel manufacturing, different applications of sustainable fibres are explored along with manufacturing techniques and details of the material properties. New research investigating nontraditional sources of...

Biodiversity and Livelihood: Lessons from Community Research in India Is a compilation of research articles on the ecological biodiversity and local conservation efforts of selected regions in India, and among local communities throughout the county. 18 chapters have been contributed by experts in ecology, sustainability and ethnic studies in India. The chapters provide information on a wide range of tops which cover local communities, their agricultural practices and the ecological relati...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges being faced in managing plastic waste and showcases innovative solutions that can mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution on the environment. This timely book brings together a multi-disciplinary group of experts to outline the scale and complexity of the plastics pollution issue while advancing innovative and inclusive solutions. Spanning perspectives from policy, industry, advocacy, technology, and academia, the...

This volume on Integrated Farming Systems explains the diverse components that can be included in the agriculture sector. It is a practical guide to increasing a farm's productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The use of integrated farming systems has become essential with the growing population and the decreased availability of land resulting in the need to optimize the existing resources. By combining different farm enterprises like dairy, poultry, and fishery, farmers can achiev...

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the Thar Desert, one of India's most unique and challenging arid environments. It delves into the intricate relationship between the natural environment and human existence within this arid region, focusing on its unique geo-environmental characteristics, the diverse communities inhabiting the region, and the developmental challenges and opportunities faced by the people and the environment. It also covers the spatial attributes of all the phenom...

The second volume of Sustainable Agriculture Management in Semi-Arid Climates delves deeper into the innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and management practices required to address the challenges of agricultural sustainability in these vulnerable regions. This book brings together a collection of chapters that present an interdisciplinary approach to agricultural sustainability, focusing on practical solutions and technological innovations that can enhance resilience, imp...

This volume covers climate change conversion and agriculture in vulnerable semi-arid regions, with a focus on sustainable agricultural management practices, technologies, and innovations. The book starts with an introduction on current approaches to climate change mitigation and management in climate-vulnerable semi-arid regions, then discusses specific adaptation and mitigation strategies for agricultural sustainability, improved water quality, pest management, and crop development in tho...