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In recent years, viticulture has seen phenomenal growth, particularly in such countries as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Chile, and South Africa. The surge in production of quality wine……続きを見る

Advances in Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Technology examines how changes in community attitudes and associated pressures on industry are demanding changes in the way technology is used to minimiz……続きを見る

It is only recently that the immense economic value of pollination to agriculture has been appreciated. At the same time, the alarming collapse in populations of bees and other pollinators has highl……続きを見る

The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this manual makes clear, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy&qu……続きを見る

Ask the Plant, based on the agronomy of “K.” Chandler, offers farmers and growers a better way to grow plants that involves reading the unique language of plants, utilizing leaf and petiole testing,……続きを見る

Biological farming does not mean less production; it means eliminating obstacles to healthy, efficient production. It is a safe and sustainable system designed to keep production up. Once the chemic……続きを見る

Essential information for anyone whose operation depends on growing forage grasses. Learn how to establish a healthy stand. Is high potassium necessary for high quality? How can you measure forage q……続きを見る

Do you know how to grow super soybeans? Learn how bacteria helps your crop grow better. Learn how to drought-proof your soil. Learn whether herbicides and pesticides are really necessary, and what p……続きを見る

Hard to come by, practical, hands-on knowledge for the biological farmer on growing healthy corn ー America’s top cash crop. From selecting the right fertilizers to understanding open-pollinated ben……続きを見る

Subtitled The Seaweed Story, this book by one of the great minds of eco-agriculture explains how we can produce our food by using seaweed and fish-based inputs rather than wasteful and unsustainable……続きを見る

In this readable, easy-to-understand handbook the authors successfully integrate the diverse techniques and technologies of classical organic farming, Albrecht-style soil fertility balancing, Reams-……続きを見る

New Zealand grazing consultant Peter Bacchus shares a lifetime of experience on applying biodynamics to pastures. His multi-pronged approach to managing pastures considers balance of fertility eleme……続きを見る

High Plains Horticulture explores the significant, civilizing role that horticulture has played in the development of farmsteads and rural and urban communities on the High Plains portions of Colora……続きを見る

Fertility Farming explores an approach to farming that makes minimal use of plowing, eschews chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and encourages cover cropping and manure application. Turner holds t……続きを見る

Organic No-Till Farming offers a map to an organic farming system that limits tillage, reduces labor, and improves soil structure. Based on the latest research by pioneering agriculturists, thi……続きを見る

In this book, Turner explains that livestock illness is a result of bad farming practices and that real livestock health begins with true natural farming disciplines such as composting, biodiverse p……続きを見る

A practical guide to interpreting soil test results for farmers and other stewards of the earth wanting to understand what nutrients are available to plants and learn how to more effectively grow cr……続きを見る

This stimulating book provides a highly practical window into the complex, interdependent relationships between soil, plants, animals, and human beings, including special insight into the fascinatin……続きを見る

For most of his 80+ years, Charles Wilber studied how to best work with nature. In How to Grow World Record Tomatoes he tells his personal story and offers his philosophy and approach to gardening. ……続きを見る

Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundle……続きを見る

No amount of the hard, sweating work you do on the ranch, if you continue to make poor decisions -- can bring you to the reality of successful ranching. Holmes has found that to be really successful……続きを見る

This volume is a timely and worthy addition to the preceding Albrecht Papers. Those who read it will be inspired to spread the word about the logical connections among soil health, animal health and……続きを見る

Farmers have developed a range of agricultural practices to sustainably use and maintain a wide diversity of crop species in many parts of the world. This book documents good practices innovated by ……続きを見る

Vital for a game of cricket or golf and enjoyable when picnicking in the park, turfgrass provides a wide range of aesthetic and recreational benefits. However, managed turfgrass is prone to damaging……続きを見る

Kiwifruit: The Genus ACTINIDIA includes extensive and full coverage of scientific and applied information, ranging from basic taxonomy, population genetics, and natural resources/distribution, to do……続きを見る

From author Rich Finzer, a Blue Ribbon-winning maple syrup producer with 20 years of experience, get the best advice and learn shortcuts and tricks that will save you from making rookie mistakes, sa……続きを見る

Because they meet the needs of today’s consumers, fresh-cut plant products are currently one of the hottest commodities in the food market of industrialized countries. However, fresh-cut produce det……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a complete guide to growing grapes, with information on planting, propagation, grafting, tools, growing under glass, varieties, and all other related aspects. Profusely il……続きを見る

This book contains a collection of vintage articles on managing a grapevine, with a special focus on pruning and trimming. These timeless articles have been carefully selected for a modern readershi……続きを見る

“Botany for Gardeners” is a classic guide to gardening aimed at the serious gardener and green-fingered enthusiast. It includes a wealth of useful and interesting botanical information coupled with ……続きを見る