Organic Farming: Crops, Fruits and Vegetables

Revised Edition

Colour photographs 98 pages Publisher: NSW Department of Primary Industries 2008

Paperback - ISBN: 9780731306121 - AU $34.00

Description  | Contents  | Related Titles  | Related Categories Description Principles of organic cropping plus extensive case studies for a range of enterprises such as soybeans, wheat, citrus, nuts, coffee, strawberries, tropical fruit, sheep, cattle, vegetables and many other examples. Contents Organic crops Choosing a crop Growing the crop Pest and disease management Weed management Planning the organic orchard or crop Marketing Conclusion Soybean: growing principles for all crops Advantages of growing soybeans Challenges of growing soybeans The importance of humus The package for crop nutrition Monitor plant health The seedbed Crop establishment Inoculation Weed management Water management Pests Diseases Harvesting Seed storage Marketing Economics 25 case studies including kiwi fruit, coffee, tea tree, garlic, grapes, blueberries, apples, strawberries and taro amongst others. Appendix 1: Sources of biological control Appendix 2: Soil biology assessment Appendix 3: Useful contacts. Related Titles Organic Farming: An Introduction Organic Farming: Livestock Related Categories Landlinks : Farm Management Landlinks : Horticulture