Resources Use Efficiency in Agriculture
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Resources Use Efficiency in Agriculture
About this book
Achieving zero hunger and food security is a top priority in the United Nations Development Goals (UNDGs). In an era characterized by high population growth and increasing pressure on agricultural systems, efficiency in the use of natural resources has become central to sustainable agricultural practices. Fundamentally speaking, eco-efficiency is about maximizing agricultural outputs, in terms of quantity and quality, using less land, water, nutrients, energy, labor, or capital. The concept of eco-efficiency involves both the ecological and economic aspects of sustainable agriculture. It is therefore essential to understand the interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive agricultural landscape, as well as farmers' economic needs.
This book examines the latest eco-efficient practices used in agro-systems. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, it offers an up-to-date overview, together with insights into directly applicable approaches for poly-cropping systems and landscape-scale management to improve the stability of agricultural production systems, helping achieve food security. The book will be of interest to educators, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers alike. It can also be used as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate courses on agriculture, forestry, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- 1. Waste Recycling for the Eco-friendly Input Use Efficiency in Agriculture and Livestock Feeding
- 2. Earthworms for Eco-friendly Resource Efficient Agriculture
- 3. Bio-pesticides for Agriculture and Environment Sustainability
- 4. Precision Farming for Resource Use Efficiency
- 5. Nanomaterials for Agriculture Input Use Efficiency
- 6. Solar Radiation and Nitrogen Use Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture
- 7. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Agroecosystems
- 8. Long-Term Impact of Fertilizers on Soil and Rice Productivity
- 9. Organic Sources and Tillage Practices for Soil Management
- 10. Technical Efficiency in Agriculture
- 11. Agrochemicals Impact on Ecosystem and Bio-monitoring
- 12. Plant Biotechnology for Agricultural Sustainability
- 13. Soil and Water Conservation Measures for Mediterranean Fruit Crops in Rainfed Hillslopes
- 14. Efficient Use of Soil in Silvopastoral Systems of Native Forests
- 15. Water Resource and Use Efficiency Under Changing Climate
- 16. Fate of Micronutrients in Alkaline Soils
- 17. Biofortification of Cereals with Zinc and Iron: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
- 18. Resources Management for Sustainable Sugarcane Production
- 19. Linking Sustainability and Competitiveness of Almond Plantations Under Water Scarcity and Changing Climate
- 20. Efficient Groundcovers in Mediterranean Olive Groves Under Changing Climate