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: - Cycle for survival.
- Towards organic farming.
- Soils environment and plant growth.
- Soil organic matter and humus.
- In-situ manuring.
- Ex-situ manuring.
- Production of compost.
- Vermi-composting.
- Bio-intensive nutrient management.
- Mechanism of nitrogen fixation.
- Ecological pest management.
- Neem : the panacea for organic farming.
- Peripherals for self sustainability.
- Adoption and success.
- Economics and marketing.
- Research.
- Glossary.
- Appendices.
- 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.
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