Sustainable Agriculture and the International Rice-Wheat System

Addressing a topic of major importance to the maintenance of world food supplies, this reference identifies knowledge gaps, defines priorities, and formulates recommendations for the improvement of the rice-wheat farming system. The book reveals new systems of rice intensification and management and illustrates the application of no-till and conservation farming to the rice-wheat system. With contributions from 65 international experts, and case studies from India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Sustainable Agriculture and the International Rice-Wheat System focuses on seeding equipment and residue management, weed control, water and nutrient efficiency, and integrated pest management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367578344
• ISBN13: 9780367578343
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 558 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"