Crops and Livestock Farming

Contents: Preface. 1. Crop production systems. 2. Animal husbandry. 3. Crop diversification. 4. Saline water in crop production. 5. Organic farming. 6. Livestock development strategies. 7. Feed resources for livestock. 8. Livestock and environment. 9. Improving the safety of livestock products. Bibliography. Index.

"Farming is the art, science or practice of producing food, feed, fibre and many other desired goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. Traditional systems of crops and livestock farming are not static. They adapt to changing circumstances such as increased population pressure, use of fertilizers and changing consumption patterns. Farmers, governments, and national and international agencies all have a role in this change, often by keeping track of new technologies and management practices that might be useful for development.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the modern trends and issues in crops and livestock farming. It will be a valuable reference work on individual farming systems, a rich source of comparative data for researchers, and a guide for advanced courses in farming systems and agriculture." (jacket)