A Handbook of Organic Farming

by Arun K. Sharma

An encyclopaedic work on the issue of organic farming, this book covers most aspects of this vast subject. A useful companion for any organic farming enthusiast.

Contents of the Book:

1. Cycle for survival.
2. Towards organic farming.
3. Soils environment and plant growth.
4. Soil organic matter and humus.
5. In-situ manuring.
6. Ex-situ manuring.
7. Production of compost.
8. Vermi-composting.
9. Bio-intensive nutrient management.
10. Mechanism of nitrogen fixation.
11. Ecological pest management.
12. Neem : the panacea for organic farming.
13. Peripherals for self sustainability.
14. Adoption and success.
15. Economics and marketing.
16. Research.
17. Glossary.
18. Appendices.
19. Endnote.

About the Author:

Arun K. Sharma is a graduate from G.B. Pant University of Agric, & Tech., Pantnagar and presenlty working as Socientist at Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur. He has worked on rainwater conservation. he has development of self-sustainable farming systems for the drylands. He has written two internationally known books namely, a Handbook of Organic Farming and Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture (published by Agrobios (India), Johdhpur.