Agro Commodities & Agricultural Produts

Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government’s role in allowing such practices to flourish. She further explains that modern organic farming would not only help reverse climate change by reducing harmful carbon emissions and soil depletion, but would also improve the quality of the food we eat, reduce diseases from asthma to cancer, and ensure a better quality of life in farming communities nationwide.  For every parent wondering how best to safeguard the health and safety of her children; for every environmentalist in search of a solution to the…. Click here to Read More

Question by Skeptic: With today’s wealth and technologies, why is there world hunger? “Much of the best agricultural land in the world is used to grow commodities such as cotton, sisal, tea, tobacco, sugar cane, and cocoa, items which are non-food products or are marginally nutritious, but for which there is a large market.” http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Poverty/Hunger/Solutions.asp Best answer: Answer by Ben Tall suffering is coming from religion or money..this specific is because of money it is known that there is enough food in the world for any1 to be fat as a wale but it is much cheaper to throw away food then shipping it to the needed areas Know better? Leave your own answer in the…. Click here to Read More

Domestication of Plants in the Old World: The Origin and Spread of Cultivated Plants in West Asia, Europe, and the Nile Valley The origin of agriculture is one of the defining events of human history. Some 10,000 years ago bands of hunter-gatherers started to abandon their high-mobility lifestyles in favour of growing crops, and the creation of settled, sedentary communities. This settlement in favour of the agricultural lifestyle triggered the evolution of complex political and economic structures, and technological developments, and ultimately underpinned the rise of all the great civilisations of recent human history. Domestication of plants in the Old World reviews the origin and spread of cultivation in south-west Asia, Europe, and north-east Africa, from the very earliest beginnings. This new edition incorporates the most recent findings from molecular biology about the genetic relations between domesticated plants and their wild ancestors; it adds material on several new…. Click here to Read More

The Oil Palm (World Agriculture Series) The oil palm is the world’s most valuable oil crop. With palm oil production increasing by more than 50% in the last decade of the twentieth century and set to double in the next twenty years, it has never before been so important to understand the history, use and cultivation of this fascinating crop.There have been many new developments since the third edition of The Oil Palm in 1988, particularly in the fields of clonal propagation, agronomy, breeding and molecular genetics. This new edition has been completely rewritten, and is the first book to record and explore these and many other developments. The book traces the origins and progress of the industry, and describes the basic science underlying the physiology, breeding and nutrition of the oil palm. It covers both cutting-edge research, and wider issues such as genetic modification of the crop, the promise of clonal propagation, and the effects of palm oil on human health. The…. Click here to Read More

Sugarcane (World Agriculture Series) From enhancing the flavour of food to providing a substrate for fermentation, sugar is renowned worldwide for its importance as a commodity. For many centuries sugarcane has been cultivated and developed, and we now have a huge range of crop varieties. Based on Blackburn’s highly successful Sugarcane, originally published in 1984, this new edition has been fully revised and expanded by an international team of widely respected sugarcane specialists. Focussing on the agricultural aspects of the crop, this book follows a logical progression from the botany and breeding through to planning cultivation, control of weeds, pests and diseases, harvest management and payment for cane. An invaluable asset to those involved in planning or running sugar estates as well as small producers An easy-to-follow reference for students and agriculturalists alike Comprehensive reference sections and further reading List Price: $ 189.95 Price:…. Click here to Read More

Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) Forest Conservation Policy: A Reference Handbook chronicles the dramatic history, current status, and global influence of U.S. forest policy. Beginning with the foundations of early forest law during the colonial period through the rise of the Conservation Movement in the wake of 19th century massive forest exploitation, this reference also discusses the environmental challenges that have rewritten recent U.S. forest policy and explores future policy directions.What are the effects of forest destruction on biological diversity? Has the sustainable forest management movement been effective? Given the fact that individual landowners control the greatest share of U.S. forestland, how are forests on private lands regulated? Students and concerned citizens alike will discover answers to these and other critical questions regarding what is left of the nation’s dwindling forests. List Price: $…. Click here to Read More

Question by JuliaS: All of the following correctly characterize American participation in World War One EXCEPT…? A. the participation of the American navy in battle was decisive in the Allied Powers’ victory. B. the United States substantially increased the size of its army and national guard. C. the United States introduced a number of new taxes, including one on estates, to pay for war costs. D. American troops fought mainly on the western front. E. American success in the Meuse-Argonne offensive caused the Germans to retreat. 2.Which of the following statements correctly identifies a major effect of the war on the American economy? A. The war created a permanent place in industry for large numbers of women. B. Organized labor made important gains in wages and employment. C. There was little or no inflation. D. American agriculture produced more than enough food so there was no need for government controls. E. During the war, Congress outlawed unionization and…. Click here to Read More

World changes eating habits as food prices soar People around the world are changing their diets because of soaring food prices, according to a new study. Read more on…. Click here to Read More

Dream Reaper: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Inventor in the High-Tech, High-Stakes World of Modern Agriculture (Sloan Technology Series) Dream Reaper follows Mark Underwood, farmer and inventor, and his salesman cousin as they strive to perfect and market Mark’s breakthrough invention, the Bi-Rotor combine.”This intriguing tale weaves together the creativity and ingenuity of an inventor and the hurdles he and his partner face in selling and producing what appears to be an amazingly efficient Bi-Rotor combine.”—Science News”Canine writes with style and flourish. . . Dream Reaper is a riveting journey into America’s heartland, where necessity is the mother of invention—and hard work, conviction, and sacrifice are its lifeblood.”—People Magazine”Canine deftly interweaves the story of the two men’s struggles with a history of the mechanization of agriculture. This lively account of men working under pressure, improvising repairs and demonstrating the new machine, is also a…. Click here to Read More