Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators

Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators
Author: Keith Daniel Wiebe
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781600214677

This book describes trends in resources used in and affected by agricultural production (including natural, produced, and management resources), as well as the economic conditions and policies that influence agricultural resource use and its environmental impacts. Each chapter provides a concise overview of a specific topic with links to sources of additional information.

Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators, 1996-97

Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators, 1996-97
Author: Margot Anderson
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1998-05
Genre:
ISBN: 0788149032

Takes stock of how natural resources (land & water) & commercial inputs (energy, nutrients, pesticides, & machinery) are used in the agricultural sector; shows how they contribute to environmental quality; & links use & quality to technological change, production management practices, & farm programs. Provides a comprehensive source of data & analysis on the factors that affect resource use & quality in American agriculture. Examines the economic factors that affect resource use, & estimates the costs & benefits (to farmers, consumers, & the government) of meeting conservation & environmental goals. Charts & tables.

Environmental Indicators for Agriculture Concepts and Framework Volume 1

Environmental Indicators for Agriculture Concepts and Framework Volume 1
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 45
Release: 1999-10-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9264173870

This book outlines an analytical framework to further the analysis of agri-environmental linkages and sustainable agriculture. It describes the main environmental concepts in agriculture of relevance to OECD policy-makers and the indicators that need to be calculated.

Environmental Indicators for Agriculture

Environmental Indicators for Agriculture
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Total Pages: 70
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

What are the impacts, both harmful and beneficial, of agriculture on the environment? And how do different policy measures affect the environment? This study outlines an analytical framework to further the analysis of agri-environmental linkages and sustainable agriculture.