Manning - Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 1

Now in its sixth edition and more crucial than ever, Psychology for Sustainability applies psychological science to environmental problems that manifest when human behavior disrupts and degrades nat……続きを見る

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the development and deployment of good agricultural practices (GAPs). The first chapter describes GAPs, notions of good farming, how GAP standards ha……続きを見る

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains. The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which d……続きを見る

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on sensor technologies in livestock monitoring. The first chapter considers the development of on-animal sensors as a means of monitori……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restor……続きを見る

Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity……続きを見る

Summarises current advances in the use of seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein primarily in the livestock sector Provides an authoritative assessment on the need for alternative……続きを見る

Highlights current issues that challenge the safety of agri-food supply chains (e.g. food adulteration, malicious contamination) Assesses the recent developments implemented to improve safety and q……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments in precision livestock technologies, from wearable sensors, to thermal imaging techniques Covers the latest research on the application of……続きを見る

This book addresses topics related to the impact of invasive species including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and ……続きを見る

Collins need to know? Exotic Pets is the one-stop guide to all the know-how and insider tips you need to care for unusual household pets, such as lizards, snakes, frogs, newts and creepy crawlies. I……続きを見る

An eye-opening look at how the world will feed itself in the coming decades By now it is clear that the techniques of the first "Green Revolution" that averted mass starvation a generation ago --pes……続きを見る