Agriculture is one of the prime users of water, particularly in arid places with already-limited water resources, and its effects are diverse and far reaching. Providing a nuanced study of agricultural resource management, this informative book takes a four-pronged approach, covering research on: ac The impact of agriculture on water ac The impact of agriculture on soil quality and its ecological health ac Energy and greenhouse gases ac The impact of a growing population on agricultural resources Topics include the connection between chemical fertilizer use in agriculture and stream water quality; beef and dairy production on livestock, dairy, and crops; livestock and greenhouse gases; energy consumption rates in agriculture; efficient farming techniques, such as precision agriculture, irrigation management, and sustainable water technologies; and more. This informative and accessible volume offers a comprehensive guide to this vital and necessary field of study.SWAP Usera#39;s Manual. DLO-Winand Staring Centre: ... Lahore, Pakistan; 281 pp. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). 2009. Hydropower Potential in Pakistan. Lahore, Pakistan. www.wapda.gov.pk World Bank. 2007. Punjabanbsp;...
Title | : | Agricultural Resource Use and Management |
Author | : | Kimberly Etingoff |
Publisher | : | CRC Press - 2014-08-19 |
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