Agroecology
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Principles and Practice of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
At the intersection of agronomy and scientific ecology, conservation organic agriculture (COA) promotes a form of farming rooted in ecology and soil biology. Unlike conventional agriculture, it uses no chemical inputs, instead relying on soil biology to manage fertility, weeds, and pests, and to create agroecosystems that are more autonomous, more stable, and more productive over time.
Both a theoretical foundation and a practical manual, this book explains the biological, chemical, and physical functioning of soils (microbiota, trophic networks, nutrient cycles, the structure and dynamics of organic matter, etc.). This theoretical knowledge is then translated into agricultural practices: diversified rotations, selection of species and varieties, cover crops, integrated management of diseases, pests, and weeds without pesticides, agroforestry, and more.
A reference work that will enable agronomists, students, and farmers to design, implement, and refine no-till, pesticide-free production systems that are technically effective and economically viable.
KEY POINTS
- A book that is both strategic, offering a vision of agroecology and the future of agriculture, and practical, with detailed step-by-step technical guidance.
- Concrete solutions to the major challenges facing agriculture (“no tillage, no pesticides”), including climate, biodiversity, water, and health issues.
READERSHIP: Farmers, agricultural technicians, cooperative managers, students in agriculture/agronomy, and professionals in the agri-food industry.
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