Contributions to Knowledge in Agriculture
Author | : A. M. Burroughs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 1923 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : A. M. Burroughs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 1923 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Frederick Blackmar Mumford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1924 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Andrew Flachs |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2019-11-05 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0816539634 |
A single seed is more than just the promise of a plant. In rural south India, seeds represent diverging paths toward a sustainable livelihood. Development programs and global agribusiness promote genetically modified seeds and organic certification as a path toward more sustainable cotton production, but these solutions mask a complex web of economic, social, political, and ecological issues that may have consequences as dire as death. In Cultivating Knowledge anthropologist Andrew Flachs shows how rural farmers come to plant genetically modified or certified organic cotton, sometimes during moments of agrarian crisis. Interweaving ethnographic detail, discussions of ecological knowledge, and deep history, Flachs uncovers the unintended consequences of new technologies, which offer great benefits to some—but at others’ expense. Flachs shows that farmers do not make simple cost-benefit analyses when evaluating new technologies and options. Their evaluation of development is a complex and shifting calculation of social meaning, performance, economics, and personal aspiration. Only by understanding this complicated nexus can we begin to understand sustainable agriculture. By comparing the experiences of farmers engaged with these mutually exclusive visions for the future of agriculture, Cultivating Knowledge investigates the human responses to global agrarian change. It illuminates the local impact of global changes: the slow, persistent dangers of pesticides, inequalities in rural life, the aspirations of people who grow fibers sent around the world, the place of ecological knowledge in modern agriculture, and even the complex threat of suicide. It all begins with a seed.
Author | : Frederick Blackmar Mumford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 1924 |
Genre | : Agriculture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2020-07-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 925132901X |
Updates for many countries have made it possible to estimate hunger in the world with greater accuracy this year. In particular, newly accessible data enabled the revision of the entire series of undernourishment estimates for China back to 2000, resulting in a substantial downward shift of the series of the number of undernourished in the world. Nevertheless, the revision confirms the trend reported in past editions: the number of people affected by hunger globally has been slowly on the rise since 2014. The report also shows that the burden of malnutrition in all its forms continues to be a challenge. There has been some progress for child stunting, low birthweight and exclusive breastfeeding, but at a pace that is still too slow. Childhood overweight is not improving and adult obesity is on the rise in all regions. The report complements the usual assessment of food security and nutrition with projections of what the world may look like in 2030, if trends of the last decade continue. Projections show that the world is not on track to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and, despite some progress, most indicators are also not on track to meet global nutrition targets. The food security and nutritional status of the most vulnerable population groups is likely to deteriorate further due to the health and socio economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report puts a spotlight on diet quality as a critical link between food security and nutrition. Meeting SDG 2 targets will only be possible if people have enough food to eat and if what they are eating is nutritious and affordable. The report also introduces new analysis of the cost and affordability of healthy diets around the world, by region and in different development contexts. It presents valuations of the health and climate-change costs associated with current food consumption patterns, as well as the potential cost savings if food consumption patterns were to shift towards healthy diets that include sustainability considerations. The report then concludes with a discussion of the policies and strategies to transform food systems to ensure affordable healthy diets, as part of the required efforts to end both hunger and all forms of malnutrition.
Author | : Daniel Ugih Ecoh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ika Darnhofer |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2012-05-30 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9400745036 |
Farming Systems Research has three core characteristics: it builds on systems thinking, it depends on the close collaboration between social and biophysical sciences, and it relies on participation to build co-learning processes. Farming Systems Research posits that to contribute towards sustainable rural development, both interdisciplinary collaborations and local actor engagement are needed. Together, they allow for changes in understanding and changes in practices. This book gives an overview of the insights generated in 20 years of Farming Systems Research. It retraces the emergence and development of Farming Systems Research in Europe, summarises the state-of-the-art for key areas, and provides an outlook on new explorations, especially those tackling the dynamic nature of farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment and the context of action.
Author | : W.M.F. Jongen |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 399 |
Release | : 2023-09-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9086866662 |
This is a fully rewritten and extended version of the successful first edition of a textbook which focuses on consumer-driven food product innovation using a systems-oriented approach. It integrates marketing and consumer sciences with technological aspects such as processing, logistics and information technology, and presents an integrated view of how new food product development is to be situated in a chain-oriented approach. Attention is also paid to the impact of changes in the environment of the agri-food system on food innovation, such as the changing consumer, the growing concern about food safety and new insights in human nutrition. Topics covered include changing markets, consumer perception of product quality, quality function deployment, the use of new and improved technology in food production, logistics and information technology, the role of regulation and legislation, quality management and control systems such as HACCP and TQM. The chapters of the first edition have been updated and extended. New chapters have been added, on consumer behaviour, corporate strategy, food safety and nutritional aspects of food innovation. Researchers and professionals in the food industry as well as students of food science, food technology and management will find this publication provides valuable information on the latest developments in the product innovation by agri-food systems.
Author | : Laura German |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2010-06-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9048188253 |
Beyond the Biophysical provides a broad overview of agriculture and natural resource management (NRM) scholarship and practice that lies beyond the biophysical, emphasizing instead epistemological, cultural, and political foundations of NRM. The volume is oriented toward professionals with expertise in agriculture and natural resource management scholarship and practice, but who lack exposure to the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of critical theory, the anthropology of development, ecological anthropology, and other relevant scholarship. It therefore follows common standards of academic rigour, but minimizes the use of jargon, integrates detailed case studies with conceptual syntheses, and attempts to move from critique to concrete recommendations for scholarship and practice. The volume seeks to foster a more nuanced and responsible engagement with local communities and the natural world among NRM scholars and practitioners.
Author | : Ravish Kumar |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-09-29 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789358689044 |
In "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge," Ravish Kumar embarks on a captivating journey through the heartland of traditional agricultural practices, shedding light on the ingenious wisdom of indigenous tribes and their remarkable ability to coexist harmoniously with nature. Kumar's work is a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between modern science and age-old tribal farming techniques. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experiences, Kumar highlights the invaluable contributions of tribal communities to sustainable agriculture. He underscores how their profound understanding of local ecosystems, traditional crop management, and organic farming methods can inform and enrich contemporary agricultural practices. This book serves as a bridge, connecting the wisdom of tribal farmers with the tools of modern science, enabling the creation of innovative and sustainable farming solutions. Readers will be captivated by the compelling stories of tribal communities, their agricultural rituals, and the indigenous knowledge that has been passed down through generations. Kumar masterfully intertwines storytelling with scientific insight, making this book accessible to both scholars and the general public. "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge" is a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and resourcefulness of indigenous tribes and a call to action for society to embrace their valuable contributions to modern farming. Ravish Kumar's thought-provoking work serves as a beacon, guiding us toward a more sustainable and harmonious future in agriculture.