This book describes critically reviewed key aspects of organic farming and provides a unique and timely science-based resource for researchers, teachers and extension workers, undergraduates, postgraduate students, primary producers and others interested in organic farming. The first section of the book provides an overview of organic farming: a general introduction followed by the origins of organic farming, the principles of organic farming, challenges for organic farming, crop protection in organic farming and environmental impacts of organic farming. The next section deals with the management of various crop diseases through botanical biopesticides and Integrated Pest Management practices, followed by overarching regulatory and management concerns. The book is written by a range of specialists with direct experience of organic farming over many years. Authors from over a dozen countries in several continents have contributed to this unique and indispensable resource that offers a diverse range of valuable information, data and perspectives on organic farming, at a time when the world community is increasingly aware of the problems of our current agricultural practices and the importance of creating sustainable agricultural and systems for the long-term health of humankind and the biosphere as a whole.
Section 1: Introduction to Organic Farming 1: Organic Farming : Principles, Practices and Current Scope in a Global Perspective 2: Organic Farming: Concepts, Principles, Benefits and Prospects 3: The Role of Agroecology as a Transdisciplinary Science for Organic Farming 4: Organic Farming Guidelines and Alternative Food Production Systems in Comparison with Conventional Farming Practices Section 2: Policies, Markets and Certification for Organic Produce 5: Policies for Organic Farming and Markets 6: Overview of Organic Certification Section 3: Organic Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges 7: Statistical Development of Organic Farming in Global Context 8: Organic Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges 9: Scale-appropriate Farming in Organic Agriculture Section 4: Concepts and Practices of Organic Farming 10: Cultural Practices for Sustainable Organic Farming 11: Organic Farming – A Review of Trends and Boundaries 12: Organics and Agroecology: Boundaries and Synergies between Sustainable Systems and Approaches 13: Choice of Crops and Cropping Systems for Organic Farming in the Region: Concepts and Prevalent Practices 14: Application of SMART Technologies in Organic Farming: Recent Advances and Future Directions 15: Synergies of Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) and Certified Organic Farming for Transformative Change of Agriculture Section 5: Organic Ecosystem, Concepts and Role of Natural Resources 16: Organic Ecosystems: Concepts and the Role of Natural Resources 17: Land-use Carbon Changes and Monitoring 18: Importance of Vegetation Cover in Organic Systems Section 6: Nutrient Management in Organic Farming 19: Organic Nutrient Resources and Fortification: Restricted Nutrient use in Organic Farming 20: Nutrient Management through Organic Practices 21: The Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas in Organic Farming 22: Nitrogen Fixation and Dynamics in Organic Farming in Temperate Climates Section 7: Soil Management: The Basic Requirement for Organic Farming 23: Soil Management: The Basic Requirement for Organic Farming 24: Soil Tillage and Crop Rotation: Pivotal Practices of the Organic Cropping System Management 25: Soil Organic Matter Dynamics in Organic Farming System: Assessment Mechanisms and Implications for Sustainable Management 26: Organic Farming Practices for Improving Soil Organic Matter and Soil Health 27: Composting, Vermicomposting, Green Manuring, Liquid Organic Manures and ITKs for Nutrient Management 28: Biodegradable Organic Wastes - An Ecofriendly Approach for Nutrient Management in Sustainable Organic Farming 29: Plant Biostimulants: Essential Tools for Sustainable Organic Farming Section 8: An Overview of Organic Waste Management 30: An Overview of Organic Waste Management: Biosecurity and Arable Use of Manure and Bio-waste Section 9: Marine-derived Materials as Biofertilizers in Organic Farming 31: Application of Marine-derived Materials as Biofertilizers in Organic Farming 32: Acceptability of Marine-derived Fertilizers in Organic Farming Section 10: Advances in Plant Disease Detection in Organic Farming Systems 33: Advances in Plant Disease Detection in Organic Farming Systems Section 11: Strategies for the Management of Diseases and Insect Pests in Organic Crops Sub-section 11.1: Biological pest control in Organic Farming 34: Biological Control of Insect Pests with Natural Enemies, Parasitoids, Mating Disruption, Attractants and Traps 35: Key Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Pest Management in Organic Farming 36: Current Challenges for Conservation Biological Control with a Focus on the Olive Grove Agroecosystem Sub-Section 11.2: Cultural Practices to Manage Insect Pests and Diseases 37: Protection of Durable Stored Products in Organic Farming 38: Approaches to the Control of Late Blight Phytophthora infestans in Organic Potato Crops Sub-Section 11.3: Biopesticides in Organic Farming 39: Bio Pesticides in Organic Farming 40: Botanical Insecticides in Crops Pests Management Sub-Section 11.4: Integrated Pest Management in Organic Farming 41: Overview of Integrated Pest Management in Organic Farming Section 12: Weed Management in Organic Farming 42: Weed Management in Cropping Systems 43: Recent Approaches in the Management of Weeds in Organic Cropping Systems 44: Essential Oils and Weed Management: Bioherbicides Potential of Essential Oils Section 13: Organic Farming in the Face of Climate Change 45: Climatic Impacts on Organic Farming 46: Transformation of the Agrifood System as an Urgent Need in the Face of Climate Change Section 14: Organic Livestock Farming, Principles, Benefits and Challenges 47: Organic Rabbit Farming in Europe: Technical and Economic Performances in French Organic Rabbit Systems 48: Selective Breeding for Sustainability in Organic Cattle Farming Systems Section 15: Animal Welfare and Health in Organic Farming 49: Animal Health and Nutrition in Organic Farming 50: Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Livestock Production: Current Status and Future Challenges 51: Assessing the Impact of Organic Farming on Productivity among Norwegian Dairy Farmers: Evidence from a Semiparametric Production Model Section 16: Socioeconomic Impact of Organic Farming 52: Socioeconomic Impact of Organic Vegetable Farming on Small Holder Farmers’ Economic Well-being 53: Socioeconomic impacts of Organic Farming: Opportunities and Challenges Section 17: Organic Food Quality and Safety 54: Organic Food Quality and Safety 55: Organic Farming Systems and Food Security: Identifying Values and Investigating Perspectives
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