Primary industries
Results 25 - 48 of 700
Primary industries
Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Production S...
. Ed(S): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; So...
Hardback. Offers an assessment of global climate change's impact on agriculture at the farm level, in the context of farm level adaptation decisions. This book discusses guidelines and analytical options for input suppliers, and agricultural producers to enable risk averting strategies and adaptations as global climate change plays out. Editor(s): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; Southworth, Jane; Pfeifer, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSA; 1MBF; KNAC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070280
- ISBN
- 9781402070280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.16
€ 129.16
hardcover. Forestry practices are closely linked to decisions that address measures on climate change, biodiversity and the institutional framework for sustainable development. This book documents the progress made in creating the political, economic and social conditions that are necessary for a sustainable and multifunctional use of forest resources. Editor(s): Dube, Y. C.; Schmithusen, Franz. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAL; RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932503
- ISBN
- 9781845932503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.52
€ 248.52
hardcover. Editor(s): Emel, Jody; Neo, Harvey. Series: Routledge Studies in Political Ecology. Num Pages: 392 pages, 26 black & white tables, 5 black & white halftones, 30 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KNAC; RGC; TQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415736947
- ISBN
- 9780415736947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.72
€ 174.72
Hardback. Editor(s): Engels, Bettina; Dietz, Kristina. Series: Development, Justice and Citizenship. Num Pages: 273 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV; KNAT; PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137588104
- ISBN
- 9781137588104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.22
€ 161.22
Crop Variety Improvement and its Effect on Productivity: The Impact of...
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D.
hardcover. This volume reports the findings of a study of the productivity impacts of varietal improvements research conducted at a number of international centres affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1193.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995496
- ISBN
- 9780851995496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.56
€ 318.56
Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.;...
hardcover. There are many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.; Zilberman, David; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; MZ; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996189
- ISBN
- 9780851996189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour: Constraints and Community Responses
. Ed(S): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson,...
hardcover. Hired seasonal labour forms a significant part of the agricultural workforce in many countries. This book focuses on labour used in agriculture in the US, Canada and Australia. The perpective is interdisciplinary, with contributions from economists, sociologists and anthropologists. Editor(s): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson, J.; Runyan, J (all of Pennsylvania State University and USDA Economic Research Service, USA). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996035
- ISBN
- 9780851996035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.15
€ 248.15
Hardback. This book aims to understand Zambia's renowned Copperbelt region within a broad historical context and revive the tradition of scholarship that places Zambian experiences within a global perspective. Editor(s): Fraser, Alastair; Larmer, Miles. Series: Africa Connects. Num Pages: 298 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; KNAT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104983
- ISBN
- 9780230104983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Governance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation
. Ed(S): Garcia, Serge M.; Rice, Jake, Dr.; C...
Hardback. Governance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation explores governance of the world s oceans with a focus on the impacts of two inter-connected but historically separate streams of governance: one for fisheries, the other for biodiversity conservation. Editor(s): Garcia, Serge M.; Rice, Jake, Dr.; Charles, Anthony. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 337 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118392645
- ISBN
- 9781118392645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 271.13
€ 271.13
paperback. The first edition of this book explored the development of temperate agroforestry systems, concentrating on those areas within the temperate zones where the greatest advances, adoptions and modifications had taken place to that time. This second edition has updated material, in some cases substantially, as well as introducing to the reader other regions where temperate agroforestry research and development is contributing to sustainable food production systems. There are new chapters for India, Chile and Scandinavia Editor(s): Gordon, Andrew M; Gordon, Andrew M; Newman, Scott M; Newman, Scott M. BIC Classification: KNAL. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781780644868
- ISBN
- 9781780644868
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.73
€ 111.73
Economics of Pesticides, Sustainable Food Production, and Organic Food...
. Ed(S): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe
Hardback. Economic assessment of sustainable agricultural practices has continued to mature and to add to our understanding of how we might design policies to ensure an adequate and diverse food supply. This volume presents some of the developments and applications in this field; and also provides a comprehensive treatment of topics. Editor(s): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308507
- ISBN
- 9780762308507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.86
€ 204.86
The Next Rural Economies. Constructing Rural Place in Global Economies...
. Ed(S): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruc...
Discusses the future of rural development and the recognition of the importance of 'place-based economies'. This title includes topics such as seasonal economies, amenity migration, IT industries, green energy, and transportation developments. Editor(s): Halseth, Greg; Markey, Sean P.; Bruce, David. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; KCM; KNAC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 22. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935818
- ISBN
- 9781845935818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Women Feeding Cities: Mainstreaming Gender in Urban Agriculture and Fo...
. Ed(S): Hovorka, Alice; Zeeuw, Henk De; Njen...
paperback. Editor(s): Hovorka, Alice; Zeeuw, Henk de; Njenga, Mary. Num Pages: 399 pages, 15 black & white line drawings, 13 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSJ1; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853396854
- ISBN
- 9781853396854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.15
€ 44.15
hardcover. Examines the interactions between forestry and environmental change, from a social, economic, and political perspective. This book presents insights into topics such as the influence of forest reserves on timber prices, the relationship between forestry and aboriginal populations, and the issues facing forests in transition countries. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Hickey, G. (University of British Columbia, Canada); Hoen, H. F. (Agricultural University of Norway). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990026
- ISBN
- 9780851990026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes the latest research in an accessible format, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, and issues, problems and trends. Editor(s): Isebrands, J G; Richardson, J (Loughborough University). Num Pages: 634 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KNAL; RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641089
- ISBN
- 9781780641089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.63
€ 197.63
Comprehensive Assessment of the Role of Risk in U.S.Agriculture
. Ed(S): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D.
Hardback. After the research on agricultural risk, the treatment of risk in agricultural research is far from harmonious. This book is intended to: define the state of the literature on agricultural risk research; provide a critical evaluation of economic risk research on agriculture; and set a research agenda that meets future needs and prospects. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Pope, Rulon D. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJMD; KNAC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375678
- ISBN
- 9780792375678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.18
€ 261.18
Hardback. China's agricultural growth in the since the 1970s has been called a miracle. An analysis of the sources of this miraculous growth is the focus of this volume. In addition, this book also investigates the impact of economic reforms on agriculture Editor(s): Kalirajan, Kali P.; Wu, Yanrui. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333724705
- ISBN
- 9780333724705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.24
€ 194.24
hardcover. Presents scientific methodologies, combined with stakeholder deliberation, for assessing and managing ecological risks of transgenic fish. This book addresses the science needed to inform environmental biosafety policy and regulation for transgenic animals in aquaculture, particularly in developing countries. Editor(s): Kapuscinski, A R; Hayes, K. R.; Li, Shujie; Dana, G. Num Pages: 305 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KNAF; TCBG; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932961
- ISBN
- 9781845932961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
hardcover. The conservation of genetic resources is vital to the maintenance of biodiversity and to the world's ability to feed its growing population. There are now more than a thousand genebanks worldwide involved in the ex situ (meaning "away from the source") storage of particular classes of crops. Editor(s): Koo, B.; Pardey, P. G.; Wright, B. D. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998596
- ISBN
- 9780851998596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
Applications of Systems Approaches at the Field Level
. Ed(S): Kropff, M. J.; Teng, P. S.; Aggarwal...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development, held at IRRI, Los Banos, Philippines, 6-8 December 1995 Editor(s): Kropff, M. J.; Teng, P. S.; Aggarwal, P.K.; Bouma, Johan; Bouman, B. A. M.; Jones, John W.; Laar, H. H. van. Series: System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792342861
- ISBN
- 9780792342861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.79
€ 258.79
Multi-Industrial Linkages Approach to Cluster Building in East Asia
. Ed(S): Kuchiki, Akifumi; Mizobe, Tetsuo; Go...
Hardback. Editor(s): Kuchiki, Akifumi; Mizobe, Tetsuo; Gokan, Toshitaka. Num Pages: 295 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM; KNAC; KNDF; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137571274
- ISBN
- 9781137571274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.22
€ 161.22
Hardback. In this wide-ranging collection, eminent scholars, theologians, activists, and lay farmers illuminate how religious beliefs influence and are influenced by the values and practices of sustainable agriculture. Together, they analyse a multitude of agricultural practices for their contributions to healthy, ethical living and environmental justice. Editor(s): LeVasseur, Todd; Parajuli, Pramod; Wirzba, Norman. Series: Culture of the Land. Num Pages: 394 pages, 17 black & white photographs, 8 maps, 7 figures. BIC Classification: HRAM; JFCV; KNAC; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 270 x 30. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813167978
- ISBN
- 9780813167978
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.42
€ 57.42
Hardback. This volume studies what can be done to alleviate rural poverty. It addresses the measurement of poverty and inequality, including the use of household expenditure surveys and intra-household income distribution. It also presents case studies on strategies for rural development. Editor(s): Lloyd, Tim; Morrissey, Oliver; Greenaway, Professor David. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JFSF; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333585023
- ISBN
- 9780333585023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
This fully updated second edition presents a conceptual framework of outdoor recreation management in the form of a series of management matrices. It then illustrates this framework through new and updated case studies in the US national parks, and concludes with the principles of outdoor recreation management. Editor(s): Manning, Robert E.; Anderson, Laura Ellen; Pettengill, Peter. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KNAL; WS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786391025
- ISBN
- 9781786391025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93