Sustainable Agricultural Development

Sustainable Agricultural Development: Recent Approaches in Resources Management and Environmentally-Balanced Production Enhancement By Mohamed Behnassi, Shabbir A. Shahid, Joyce D'Silva
Publisher: S p r i n g e r 2011 | 318 Pages | ISBN: 9400705182 | PDF | 19 MB

Due to many challenges (i.e. climate change, energy, water and land shortage, high demands on food, land grabbing, etc.), agriculture production potential is expected to be seriously affected; thus, increasing food insecurity and hunger in many already affected regions (especially in Africa). In this context, sustainable agriculture is highly recommended as an eco-system approach where soil, water, plants, environment and living organisms live in harmony. Innovative technologies and research should be developed to ensure sustainable agriculture and productivity using modern irrigation systems, improved varieties, improved soil quality, etc. In the meantime, the preservation of natural environment should be based on resource conservation technologies and best management practices.

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