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Author : Jerry Rafats
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Earthworms in Agriculture written by Jerry Rafats and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jerry Rafats
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Earthworms in Agriculture written by Jerry Rafats and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rhonda Sherman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603587802
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)
Download or read book The Worm Farmer’s Handbook written by Rhonda Sherman and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choice Reviews, Outstanding Academic Title Techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and more Turning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that. Vermicast—a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm castings and decomposed organic matter—sells for $400 or more per cubic yard. Compare that to regular compost, sold at about $30 a cubic yard, and you’ll see why vermicomposting has taken root in most countries and on every continent but Antarctica. Vermicomposting is also one of the best sustainable solutions for organic waste management. Vermicomposting manure and crop wastes on farms improves crop yields while reducing demand for off-farm inputs. Vermicast has higher nutrient levels and lower soluble salt content than regular compost, and it improves soil aeration, porosity, and water retention. Plus, vermicast suppresses plant diseases and insect attacks. Municipalities, businesses, community gardens, schools, and universities can set up vermicomposting operations to process food residuals and other waste materials. The Worm Farmer’s Handbook details the ins and outs of vermicomposting for mid- to large-scale operations, including how to recycle organic materials ranging from food wastes and yard trimmings to manure and shredded office paper. Vermicomposting expert Rhonda Sherman shares what she has learned over twenty-five years working with commercial worm growers and researchers around the world. Her profiles of successful worm growers across the United States and from New Zealand to the Middle East and Europe describe their proven methods and systems. This book digs into all the details, including: Choosing the right production system Regulatory issues and developing a business and marketing plan Finding and managing feedstocks Pre-composting: why and how to do it Monitoring an active worm bed Harvesting, screening, testing, packaging, and storing vermicast Markets for earthworms and vermicast Food security: how vermicast benefits soils and plants Keys to success: avoiding common pitfalls From livestock farms and restaurants to colleges, military bases, and prisons, Sherman details why and how commercial-scale vermicomposting is a fast-growing, sustainable solution for organic waste management. The Worm Farmer’s Handbook is the first and only authoritative how-to guide that goes beyond small-scale operations and demystifies the science and logistics of the fascinating process that is vermicomposting.
Author : C.A. Edwards
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1489969128
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Biology of Earthworms written by C.A. Edwards and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ayten Karaca
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642146368
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)
Download or read book Biology of Earthworms written by Ayten Karaca and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthworms, which belong to the order Oligochaeta, comprise roughly 3,000 species grouped into five families. Earthworms have been called ‘ecosystem engineers’; much like human engineers, they change the structure of their environments. Earthworms are very versatile and are found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems. They play an important role in forest and agricultural ecosystems. This Soil Biology volume describes the various facets of earthworms, such as their role in soil improvement, soil structure, and the biocontrol of soil-borne plant fungal diseases. Reviews discuss earthworms’ innate immune system, molecular markers to address various issues of earthworm ecology, earthworm population dynamics, and the influences of organic farming systems and tillage. Further topics include the characteristics of vermicompost, relationships between soil earthworms and enzymes, the role of spermathecae, copulatory behavior, and adjustment of the donated sperm volume.
Author : S. C. Talashilkar
Publisher : Agrobios
ISBN 13 : 9788177542493
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (424 download)
Download or read book Earthworms in Agriculture written by S. C. Talashilkar and published by Agrobios. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Clive A. Edwards
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780412561603
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (616 download)
Download or read book Biology and Ecology of Earthworms written by Clive A. Edwards and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes earthworm community ecology, interactions between earthworms and microorganisms and the importance of earthworms in environmental management
Author : Ronald E. Gaddie
Publisher : Bookworm Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780916302054
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Earthworms for Ecology and Profit written by Ronald E. Gaddie and published by Bookworm Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 1976 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Ernst
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Farmer's Earthworm Handbook written by David Ernst and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sandeep Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811569533
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Resources Use Efficiency in Agriculture written by Sandeep Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving zero hunger and food security is a top priority in the United Nations Development Goals (UNDGs). In an era characterized by high population growth and increasing pressure on agricultural systems, efficiency in the use of natural resources has become central to sustainable agricultural practices. Fundamentally speaking, eco-efficiency is about maximizing agricultural outputs, in terms of quantity and quality, using less land, water, nutrients, energy, labor, or capital. The concept of eco-efficiency involves both the ecological and economic aspects of sustainable agriculture. It is therefore essential to understand the interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive agricultural landscape, as well as farmers’ economic needs. This book examines the latest eco-efficient practices used in agro-systems. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, it offers an up-to-date overview, together with insights into directly applicable approaches for poly-cropping systems and landscape-scale management to improve the stability of agricultural production systems, helping achieve food security. The book will be of interest to educators, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers alike. It can also be used as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate courses on agriculture, forestry, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
Author : Mary Murphy
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1485900360
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (859 download)
Download or read book Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming written by Mary Murphy and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are concerned about the health of our planet then turn your attention to what lies under your feet. Working in the soil below are creatures that play a pivotal role in producing the food we eat and impacting the quality of our food crops. Earthworms were described by Darwin as the most important species on our planet and by Aristotle as ‘the intestines of the earth’. Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming provides all the information you need on these remarkable creatures and how important they are to the functioning of life on Earth. The content includes how earthworms benefit the environment, your garden and the economy; the role earthworms play in reducing carbon emissions and removing heavy metals and toxins from our soil; how you can set up your own earthworm farm or compost heap; recyling, how waste negatively impacts water and the environment, how to effectively reduce kitchen waste; and much more.
Author : C.S.K. Mishra
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527564185
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)
Download or read book Rediscovering Earthworms written by C.S.K. Mishra and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise and well-illustrated treatment of the conventional knowledge and modern utilities of earthworms. The first two chapters deal with earthworm morphology, food relationship, behavior, functional role, interaction with soil biota, and the influence of environmental factors. Earthworms found in the tropics and sub-tropics are also discussed in this section. The third chapter provides a good account of utilizing species of worms to produce high value manure through vermitechnology and its application in agriculture. The nutritional and medicinal values of earthworms are illustrated in the fourth chapter, while the fifth c provides information on how earthworms are used successfully as indicators of ecological perturbations, soil quality and for remediation of contaminated soils. The book will immensely benefit students, faculty and researchers in biological, agricultural and environmental sciences. It is also a source of information for anyone interested in knowing more about earthworms.
Author : Jerry Minnich
Publisher : Steve Parish
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Earthworm Book written by Jerry Minnich and published by Steve Parish. This book was released on 1977 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the function of earthworms in building soil, describes their characteristics and behavior, and provides advice on raining earthworms for home use or to sell commercially.
Author : A. Ismail
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Vermicology written by A. Ismail and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Henry Hopp
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0882661957
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (826 download)
Download or read book What Every Gardener Should Know about Earthworms written by Henry Hopp and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Author : Clive A. Edwards
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439809887
Total Pages : 603 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)
Download or read book Vermiculture Technology written by Clive A. Edwards and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in the U.S. and UK. It discusses outdoor and indoor windrows, container systems, wedge systems, and low labor-requirements. It also examines fully-automated continuous flow vermicomposting reactor systems that can process more than 1000 tons of organic wastes per reactor. The book highlights the science and biology behind the use and efficacy of vermicomposting and details the technology of the past, present, and future.
Author : Clive A. Edwards
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420039717
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Earthworm Ecology written by Clive A. Edwards and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-03-29 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthworm Ecology, Second Edition updates the most comprehensive work available on earthworm ecology with extensive revisions of the original chapters. New chapters analyze the history of earthworm research, the importance of earthworms as representatives of soil fauna and how they affect plant growth, the effects of the invasion of exotic earthworms into North America and other regions, and vermiculture and vermicomposting in Europe.This well-illustrated, expansive study examines the important and often overlooked impact earthworms have on the environment. It discusses the impact of climate, soil properties, predation, disease and parasitism, and competition upon earthworm ecology.
