Agricultura y explotación agropecuaria

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Tecnología, ingeniería, agricultura / Agricultura y explotación agropecuaria
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  • Instant Insights
    D N D’Souza / R J E Hewitt / R J Van Barneveld
    This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising pig nutrition. The first chapter considers advances in nutritional requirements and metabolism and how these contribute to the sustainable production of pig meat, including the need to maintain sow body condition throughout gestation and lactation and ways of reducing variation in pork production systems. The sec...
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    69,73 €

  • Advances in monitoring of native and invasive insect pests of crops
    Dr Archie K. Murchie
    Early detection of insect pests is critical to successful integrated pest management (IPM) programmes. This collection reviews the wealth of research on improving monitoring techniques for the detection of both native and alien insect pests. ...
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    249,02 €

  • The Ultimate Guide to Beekeeping
    SERGIO RIJO
    If you’ve ever been interested in beekeeping, The Ultimate Guide to Beekeeping: Tips and Tricks for Beginners is the perfect resource for you. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to get started, from the basics of beekeeping to advanced techniques for managing your hives.Starting with the equipment you’ll need, the book takes you through the process of s...
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    12,27 €

  • La granja donde todo germina
    Autores Varios / Regenürate LLC
    Este es un viaje por la Granja Planetaria, en la cual se ponen en práctica tres tipos de relación con el entorno: la explotación, la sostenibilidad y la regeneración. Cada escenario es una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre iniciativas individuales, locales y colectivas capaces de transformar sistemas de producción y consumo, particualrmente en el campo de la agroalimentación. ...
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    45,76 €

  • La granja donde todo germina: Guía para facilitadores
    Autores Varios / Regenürate LLC
    Guía de orientación pedagógica para docentes, educadores comunitarios o padres de familia que acompañan el libro de actividades para jóvenes 'La granja donde todo germina'. Contiene consejos para implementar el material en diferentes espacios de aprendizaje (aula, educación en casa, virtualidad), consejos de accesibilidad, y más ideas para hacer proyectos para el aula o e hogar...
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    23,92 €

  • Agricultural Education for Development in the Arab Countries
    Agricultural development is an important economic engine for development in the Arab countries in North Africa and the Middle East. An essential factor to accelerate agricultural development in these countries is a well-educated and trained agricultural workforce. However, the areas of secondary school, community college, and university agricultural education have lacked attent...
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    216,33 €

  • Termites You Have to Want To
    James R. Melendez
    Termites have historically been viewed as pests. However, once you meet Izzy, the engaging termite who takes you through the history, biology and control of his species, you will think differently about these little communal and overall amazing, termites hold an important place in the world’s ecology. Yet, it is important to keep them in check in human communities. Mr. Melendez...
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    31,32 €

  • Termites You Have to Want To
    James R. Melendez
    Termites have historically been viewed as pests. However, once you meet Izzy, the engaging termite who takes you through the history, biology and control of his species, you will think differently about these little communal and overall amazing, termites hold an important place in the world’s ecology. Yet, it is important to keep them in check in human communities. Mr. Melendez...
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    27,64 €

  • Cases on Managing Dairy Productive Chains
    In agricultural production, one of the sectors that stands out worldwide for its economic and social relevance is milk production. Although food items tend to be produced in complex systems composed of several agents and with processes connected to supply chains, the dairy supply chain is seen as relatively simple and includes three main stakeholders: dairy production, processi...
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    247,98 €

  • Cannabis sativa Cultivation, Production, and Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
    Cannabis sativa has a long history; however, it has not been fully exploited for its beneficial uses. This plant can solve many present challenges, including challenges found in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Bioprospecting of this very important plant can generate economic upliftment of weaker sections of society and states if properly used under rules and regulat...
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    248,52 €

  • Instant Insights
    Helene Reynaud / Paolo Bonini / Veronica Cirino
    This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on biostimulant applications in agriculture. The first chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the optimal design and formulation of microbial and non-microbial biostimulants. The chapter presents two case studies to demonstrate the successful commercialisation of microbial and non-microbial biostimulant products. The sec...
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    69,92 €

  • Instant Insights
    Daniel Kidd / Dr Daniel Kidd / Dr Jiayin Pang / Dr Zhihui Wen
    This collection reviews the process of phosphorus acquisition in crops and considers the key soil, root and microbial processes that can influence the success of it. Chapters also consider recent developments in breeding programmes to improve phosphorus acquisition efficiency, as well as the environmental effects of phosphorus fertilisation. ...
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    69,84 €

  • Global Agricultural and Food Marketing in a Global Context
    Over 70% of food production is in the hands of farmers; however, numerous studies have shown that smallholder farmers do not have access to markets. The reasons for this failure have been attributed to a lack of financial resources and infrastructure. To date, no one has questioned the role that graduates, academics, agricultural economists, and agricultural extension officials...
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    248,57 €

  • Global Agricultural and Food Marketing in a Global Context
    Over 70% of food production is in the hands of farmers; however, numerous studies have shown that smallholder farmers do not have access to markets. The reasons for this failure have been attributed to a lack of financial resources and infrastructure. To date, no one has questioned the role that graduates, academics, agricultural economists, and agricultural extension officials...
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    327,49 €

  • Animales de granja
    Johan Blom
    Animales de granja: De las pequeñas granjas a las aves de corral es la guía perfecta para cualquier persona interesada en conocer el mundo de los animales de granja. Este completo libro abarca desde los animales de granja domésticos hasta los exóticos, pasando por vacas, ovejas, cabras y pollos. El libro ofrece información detallada sobre las distintas razas, sus característica...
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    10,56 €

  • Advances in sustainable dairy cattle nutrition
    Alexander N. Hristov
    This collection reviews the wealth of research on recent advances in improving dairy cattle nutrition to balance the needs of animals with minimising the environmental impact of both livestock feed and dairy production. ...
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    269,90 €

  • Modernization of China’s Agricultural Production Organizations
    Yang Cao / Ming Dong / Xue Li
    This book constructs a new theoretical framework for understanding contemporary Chinese agricultural production organizations from the perspective of promoting farmers’ realization of 'substantial freedom' and 'feasible ability'. The new theoretical framework deepens and expands the theory of agricultural modernization and production organizations. The book discusses the 'multi...
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    202,61 €

  • Instant Insights
    James A O’Mahony / Jan Geurts / Shane V Crowley
    This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on the nutritional benefits of milk. The first chapter highlights the important role of milk and dairy products in human diets due to the amount of energy (calories) they provide and their ability to compensate for foods in the diet with lesser nutritional value. The chapter also reviews the dairy matrix concept and how this m...
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    69,87 €

  • Pests to Peace
    Mark Moseley
    Whatever pest you are facing, you can win the battle.Dealing with a stubborn pest infestation can take a toll on your mental and physical wellbeing, but Pests to Peace arms homeowners and business managers with all the tools they need to identify and eradicate pests for the long term.Mark Moseley’s proven six-step process to beat infestations and live in peace is underpinned by...
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    21,41 €

  • Instant Insights
    Abeya Temesgen / Gilbert C Sigua / L Bedoussac
    This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on intercropping.The first chapter summarises data from over 50 field experiments undertaken since 2001 on cereal-grain legume intercropping using spring and winter cereal-grain legume intercrops. The chapter addresses the effects of intercropping on yields and quality, the agronomical performance of intercropping and cultivat...
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    69,54 €

  • Advances in sensor technology for sustainable crop production
    This collection reviews key advances in sensor technology, including developments in proximal and remote sensing techniques to measure and monitor crop health, weeds and diseases. ...
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    262,82 €

  • Fostering a Healthy Planet
    Michael Barton
    'Transform Your Understanding of Agriculture & Soil Science with 'Fostering a Healthy Planet'Looking for an insightful and engaging guide to regenerative agriculture and soil science? 'Fostering a Healthy Planet' is your 2-in-1 collection, providing essential knowledge for creating a sustainable future.From 'The Power of Regenerative Agriculture:'It provides a holistic view of ...
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    22,44 €

  • Fostering a Healthy Planet
    Michael Barton
    'Transform Your Understanding of Agriculture & Soil Science with 'Fostering a Healthy Planet'Looking for an insightful and engaging guide to regenerative agriculture and soil science? 'Fostering a Healthy Planet' is your 2-in-1 collection, providing essential knowledge for creating a sustainable future.From 'The Power of Regenerative Agriculture:'It provides a holistic view of ...
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    30,31 €

  • Human Agro-Energy Optimization for Business and Industry
    In the current era, there are many environmental and energy challenges facing the agricultural sector, which negatively impact the climate, business, industry, and society. Through modern technologies and engineering, however, these challenges are now able to be met with solutions. There is a need for research in this area so that the industry can continue to be sustainable. Hu...
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    327,05 €

  • Achieving sustainable turfgrass management
    This collection summarises and reviews the wealth of recent research addressing key challenges facing the turfgrass industry, including the need to reduce its carbon footprint and contribution to climate change. ...
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    298,41 €

  • Instant Insights
    David W Onstad / Dr David W. Onstad / Dr Philip R. Crain / Mr Pieter de Wolf / Philip R Crain
    This collection assesses the economics of key agricultural practices, with chapters dedicated to analysing the economic impact and consequences of insect pest management and novel integrated weed management strategies. Additional chapters consider the economic barriers faced by smallholder farmers, as well as the economic value of biodiversity and precision agriculture technolo...
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    69,74 €

  • Instant Insights
    Arthur Agnello / Elizabeth H Beers / Giuseppe E Massimino Cocuzza
    This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on managing arthropod pests in tree fruit. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the major aphid pests affecting tree fruit production, focussing on those causing economic damage in citrus, apple, pear and stone fruit production. The chapter considers the techniques available for their control and looks ahead to futur...
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    69,64 €

  • Human Agro-Energy Optimization for Business and Industry
    In the current era, there are many environmental and energy challenges facing the agricultural sector, which negatively impact the climate, business, industry, and society. Through modern technologies and engineering, however, these challenges are now able to be met with solutions. There is a need for research in this area so that the industry can continue to be sustainable. Hu...
    Disponible

    248,13 €

  • Understanding and improving crop photosynthesis
    Robert Sharwood
    This collection reviews the wealth of research on the different ways of improving C₃ photosynthesis in crops and how to use this knowledge to achieve sustainable improvements in yields in the face of climate change. ...
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    248,72 €

  • Applying Drone Technologies and Robotics for Agricultural Sustainability
    Many industries are affected by the growing advancements and stability of the internet of things (IoT) technologies and tools. These include the agricultural fields. With such advancements, decision-enabling agricultural field data gets gathered and transmitted meticulously through numerous IoT sensors and devices deployed in agricultural fields and their surroundings. Further ...
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    248,84 €


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