The Agricultural Notebook

Richard J. Soffe (Edited by), Matt Lobley (Edited by)

9781119560364, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 18 February 2021

864 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 3.8 cm, 1.656 kg

Offers a complete update and revision to the manual for agriculture, geography, and rural studies

The 21st edition of the quintessential reference book on agriculture is filled with updated and new material that provides those in the farming profession with everything they need to know about today’s agricultural industry. Filled with contributions from top experts in the field, it provides not only the scientific explanations behind agriculture, but also a range of further reading .

The Agricultural Notebook, 21st Edition features new chapters that address wildlife, the fundamentals of agricultural production, and the modern techniques critical to the industry. It offers new chapters on sheep, goats, ruminant nutrition, monogastric nutrition, and resource management. It also takes a more in-depth approach to plant nutrition, and greater attention to environmental elements. Other topics covered include: soil management & crop nutrition; animal welfare; crop physiology; farm woodland management; farm machinery; and more.

•       Reflects recent changes in the world of agriculture, farming, and the rural environment
•       Features a new chapter on Resource Management
•       Offers separate chapters on goats, sheep, and applied nutrition
•       Every chapter is revised by experts in their subject area

The Agricultural Notebook is an essential purchase for all students of agriculture, countryside, and rural studies. It will also greatly benefit farmers, land agents, agricultural scientists, advisers, and suppliers to the agriculture industry.

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Subject Areas: Agriculture & farming [TV]