Agricultural Systems Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development 2nd Edition by Sieglinde Snapp And Barry Pound ISBN 0128020954 9780128020951

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ISBN 10: 0128020954 
ISBN 13: 9780128020951
Author: Sieglinde Snapp And Barry Pound

With the inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design, students will gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. Editors Snapp and Pound provide a much-needed synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation. The wide range of subjects, integrated references, and companion website, make this core reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems.

* Coverage provides students with an enhanced understanding of how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture
* Incorporates social, biological, chemical, and geographical aspects important to agroecology
* Addresses social and development issues related to farming systems
* Companion Website for training and teaching: learning modules, student exercises, case studies, illustrative power point presentations, and reference links

Agricultural Systems Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development 2nd Table of contents:

• Section I. Re-inventing Farming Systems

  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Livelihoods and Innovation
  • Chapter 3. Agroecology: Principles and Practice
  • Chapter 4. Designing for the Long-term: Sustainable Agriculture

• Section II. Resources for Agricultural Development

  • Chapter 5. Agricultural Change and Low-Input Technology
  • Chapter 6. Ecologically-based Nutrient Management
  • Chapter 7. Participatory Plant Breeding: Developing Improved and Relevant Crop Varieties with Farmers
  • Chapter 8. Livestock, Livelihoods, and Innovation

• Section III. Context for Sustainable Agricultural Development

  • Chapter 9. Gender and Agrarian Inequality at the Local Scale
  • Chapter 10. The Nature of Agricultural Innovation
  • Chapter 11. Outreach to Support Rural Innovation
  • Chapter 12. Tying it Together: Global, Regional and Local Integrations

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