Competently compiled and edited by the experienced and credentialed Professor R. Patick Wright (an informed expert whose professional titles include Principal of the West of Scotland Agriculture College at Glasgow), this edition of the Standard Encyclopaedia of Modern Agricultural and Rural Economy, is an exhaustive, in-depth and professionally thorough resource. A comprehensive, one-stop reference to the science, technology, and economics of aquaculture, coupled with the mounting pressures of global food production, have dramatically changed aquaculture in recent decades. And while there has been an explosion of books and articles on its different facets, none of these provide a single comprehensive reference to this evolving and fascinating field. With an emphasis on current trends and sustainable practices, the Encyclopaedia presents complete A-to-Z coverage for a multitude of scientific, technical, and economic topics encompassed by the discipline. The authoritative entries explore such areas as: Topics covered include: breeds of animals; varieties of crop plants; diseases; soils; fertilizers; agricultural methods (e.g. irrigation); crop sales; and commodity markets. Management techniques as well as disease control. Different agricultural systems. Environmental issues and the economic feasibility. Business plans, marketing, and sales. The text also includes copious illustrations, charts, and tables. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and graphs as well as references to the extensive literature, the Encyclopaedia is a handy, easily accessible resource for scientists and professionals in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and veterinary science as well as individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of the field.
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