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Agriculture & farming
Agricultural Research Policy in an Era of Privatization
. Ed(S): Byerlee, Derek; Echeverria, Roberto
hardcover. Late 20th century decades witnessed a dramatic shift from public to private sector funding and execution of agricultural research in many developed countries. This book assesses the implications of these changes and discusses the nature of public-private research partnership. Editor(s): Byerlee, Derek; Echeverria, Roberto. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996004
- ISBN
- 9780851996004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.56
€ 218.56
hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995939
- ISBN
- 9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.32
€ 286.32
hardcover. This volume presents the proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation, held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in July 2001. It covers molecular and biochemical aspects, plant genomics, stresses and factors limiting nitrogen fixation, and applied aspects. Editor(s): Finan, Timothy J.; etc.; O'Brian, M.R. (State University of New York, USA); et al. Series: Crop & plant sciences. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995915
- ISBN
- 9780851995915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 351.29
€ 351.29
Farmers, Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Prac...
. Ed(S): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D.
hardcover. The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of and relationship between the knowledge of farmers and of scientists, and how these can be best integrated in plant breeding. Editor(s): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995854
- ISBN
- 9780851995854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.08
€ 259.08
The Convention on Biological Diversity and Product Commercialisation i...
Dent, David; Lomer, Cecile
paperback. This text provides a review of the LUBILOSA (Lutte Biologique contre les Locustes et Sauteriaux) Programme in order to demonstrate how such research and product commercialization can be accomplished in the context of a development assistance project. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; TC; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995779
- ISBN
- 9780851995779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.21
€ 94.21
Securing the Harvest: Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems for Afr...
Vries, J.De; Toenniessen, Gary H.
paperback. This work provides a critical assessment of the ways in which breakthroughs in biotechnology, participatory plant breeding, and seed systems can be broadly employed in developing and delivering more productive crop varieties in Africa's diverse agricultural environments. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; PSTL; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995649
- ISBN
- 9780851995649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.33
€ 163.33
Crop-Soil Simulation Models: Applications in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W.
hardcover. The use of crop-soil modelling has so far been mainly confined to the research community. Practical applications have occurred in the areas of decision tools for irrigation studies and pest management. However, there is potential to increase its applied use. This book reviews progress. Editor(s): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995632
- ISBN
- 9780851995632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.29
€ 258.29
Trees on the Farm: Assessing the Adoption Potential of Agroforestry Pr...
. Ed(S): Franzel, S.Scherr; Scherr, S.J. (Uni...
hardcover. This title assesses the adoption of selected agroforestry practices developed with African farmers, describing methods, and drawing out the implications for research, development, and policy. Editor(s): Franzel, S.Scherr; Scherr, S.J. (University of Maryland, College Park, USA). Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995618
- ISBN
- 9780851995618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.89
€ 181.89
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
€ 299.03
€ 299.03
hardcover. Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in agriculture. This text reviews the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adaptation of biotechnology. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995137
- ISBN
- 9780851995137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.01
€ 234.01
hardcover. The Alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, garlic, leeks and other related plants. This book provides a review of Allium science for postgraduates and researchers, paying particular attention to topics that have shown major advances during the 1990s. Editor(s): Rabinowitch, H.D.; Currah, Lesley. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995106
- ISBN
- 9780851995106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 350.68
€ 350.68
paperback. Describes the process of community-based co-management from its beginning, through implementation, to turnover to the community. This book provides ideas, methods, techniques, activities, checklists, examples, questions and indicators for the planning and implementing of a process of community-based co-management. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990880
- ISBN
- 9780851990880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.60
€ 126.60
Innovations in Rural Extension: Case Studies from Bangladesh
. Ed(S): Van Mele, P.; Salahuddin, A.; Magor,...
paperback. This book examines approaches to extension and assesses their potential for replicability and scaling-up. It includes four thematic sections with people-centred case studies and a conclusion with practical applications of the transaction cost theory. Editor(s): Van Mele, P.; Salahuddin, A.; Magor, N. P. Num Pages: 320 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKB; RPG; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990286
- ISBN
- 9780851990286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.45
€ 111.45
Hardcover. Focuses on the management of poultry. This title features more than three hundred million chickens and thirty million other domesticated fowl in the United States. Num Pages: 176 pages, 160 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 177 x 18. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626361478
- ISBN
- 9781626361478
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 11.61
€ 11.61
Paperback. A down-to-earth complete book on the study of horses, this book includes up-to-date information on over 50 breeds, history and evolution, and horse husbandry. Topics include reproduction and genetics, nutrition, parasite identification, diagnosing symptoms and problem prevention, and much more. An authoritative guide and a concise reference book. Num Pages: 446 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVH; WNGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Republic of Texas Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556224836
- ISBN
- 9781556224836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.94
€ 25.99
€ 24.94
paperback. Num Pages: 281 pages, 20. BIC Classification: TVHB; WNGD; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ECW Press,Canada Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550229035
- ISBN
- 9781550229035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.60
€ 15.99
€ 15.60
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 60 Full Colour Photographs Plus Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP; WNF; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580085823
- ISBN
- 9781580085823
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.59
€ 20.59
Paperback. A practical reference enabling readers to better understand and interpret a range of soil test methods. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486303960
- ISBN
- 9781486303960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.69
€ 52.69
Paperback. A small flock of poultry can supply all of the eggs your family needs during the year. If yours is one of the growing number of families interested in raising chickens for eggs or meat, this book contains all the essential information for the hatching, brooding, rearing, and managing of family-sized poultry flocks. Num Pages: 208 pages, 50 color photos, B&W illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629142043
- ISBN
- 9781629142043
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.91
€ 17.99
€ 16.91
Paperback. Contains mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design. This book includes: soil management and making your own fertilizer; crop rotation and over cropping; composting; and seed starting and timing/planning. Num Pages: 272 pages, Color photos throughout. BIC Classification: TVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629141978
- ISBN
- 9781629141978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.69
€ 16.69