Agrochemical Use And The Environment In Australia
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Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 325 |
Release | : 2000-11-02 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0309172942 |
Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide useâ€"concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agricultureâ€"globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 81 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Environmental policy |
ISBN | : 9781921125058 |
Author | : Jules N. Pretty |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2012-06-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1136529276 |
Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.
Author | : Natalie Ferry |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 442 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 184593430X |
The genetic modification of crops continues to be the subject of intense debate, and opinions are often strongly polarised. Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops addresses the major concerns of scientists, policy makers, environmental lobby groups and the general public regarding this controversial issue, from an editorially neutral standpoint. While the main focus is on environmental impact, food safety issues, for both humans and animals are also considered. The book concludes with a discussion on the future of agricultural biotechnology in the context of sustainability, natural resource management and future global population and food supply.
Author | : Marcelo Larramendy |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2015-07-22 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9535121456 |
This edited book, Toxicity and Hazard of Agrochemicals, is intended to provide an overview of toxicology that examines the hazardous effects of common agrochemicals employed every day in our agricultural practices. Furthermore, it is hoped that the information in the present book will be of value to those directly engaged in the handling and use of agrochemicals and that this book will continue to meet the expectations and needs of all interested in the different aspects of human and environmental risk toxicities.
Author | : Lynette McCleod |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Feral animals |
ISBN | : 9781742565460 |
Author | : OECD |
Publisher | : OECD Publishing |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2001-03-13 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 926418855X |
This book is the first comprehensive study to review and take stock in OECD countries of progress in developing indicators to measure the environmental performance of agriculture.
Author | : Francisco Sánchez-Bayo, Paul J. van den Brink, Reinier M. Mann |
Publisher | : Francisco Sanchez-Bayo |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2011-09-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1608051218 |
Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals presents a comprehensive, yet readable account of the known disturbances caused by all kinds of toxic chemicals on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics cover the sources of toxicants, their fate and distribution through the planet, their impacts on specific ecosystems, and their remediation by natural systems. Each chapter is written by well-known specialists in those areas, for the general public, students, and even scientists from outside this field. The book intends to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical pollution in a world dominated by industry and globalization of resources. Because the problems are widespread and far reaching, it is hoped that confronting the facts may prompt better management practices at industrial, agricultural and all levels of management, from local to governmental, so as to reduce the negative impacts of chemical contaminants on our planet.
Author | : Inamuddin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2021-04-13 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119710189 |
This book explores the state-of-the-art information regarding applied soil sciences. It covers the fundamentals, model concepts, principles, chemical reactions, functions, chemical recycling, chemical weathering, acid-base chemistry, carbon sequestration, and nutrient availability of soils. Also, it includes soil chemistry of heavy-metals, environment, clay, ion-exchange processes, analytical tools and applications. This book helps to understand the about soil characteristics targeting soil chemical reactions and interactions and its applications.
Author | : OECD |
Publisher | : OECD Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2015-08-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9264238360 |
Australia’s agriculture and food industries are well placed to contribute to the economy’s future growth given the robust prospects of global food demand and the continuing high international competitiveness of these sectors.