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This specialist handbook is intended as a quick and easy reference guide for individuals and organisations that are involved with the production of food, from both agriculture and horticulture.
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This specialist handbook is intended as a quick and easy reference guide for individuals and organisations that are involved with the production of food, from both agriculture and horticulture. It is designed to be used as a reference book that answers basic questions about how food is produced from plants, and aims to demystify the subject of growing food as far as possible. The focus is firmly on the technical aspects of food crops; animal husbandry, agrochemicals and genetic engineering are only briefly mentioned. The manual with its strong international flavour is designed to be also used by those who normally speak or read English as their second language, using simple English terminology and phrasing, with explanations and cross references of the terminology, acronyms and terms used. The book is divided into three sections: 1. Principles and Practices used in Agriculture and Horticulture; 2. Description and Characteristics of the Main Food Crops; 3. Naming and Classification of Plants, Seed Purchase Procedures, Conversion Tables and Statistics, Planning and Assessing Agricultural Projects.
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This handbook offers a quick and easy reference guide for individuals and organizations involved with the production of food, from both agriculture and horticulture. Designed to be accessible for those who normally speak or read English as their second language, it offers thorough explanations and numerous cross references to the terminology, acronyms and technologies used.This reference book answers basic questions about how food is produced from plants and aims to demystify the subject of growing food. The focus is firmly on the technical aspects of food crops, animal husbandry, agrochemicals and genetic engineering are only briefly mentioned. The book is divided into three sections: principles and practices used in agriculture and horticulture; description and characteristics of the main food crops; naming and classification of plants, seed purchase procedures, conversion tables and statistics, planning and assessing agricultural projects.
Author Biography
Tony Winch was born and raised on an agricultural research farm in Kent. After graduating in 1971 from Wye College (London University) with a BSc (2.1) in Agricultural Economics he worked for a number of years in the commercial seed trade in the UK, Brazil, Canada and North America. Since 1980 he has worked in the agricultural aid and development sector, employed by a number of agencies to work as an agricultural consultant in Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Angola and Afghanistan. When he is not overseas he liv es in Herefordshire, UK and attempts to feed his family as far as possible from the garden.
Table of Contents
Section 1. The Principles and Practices Used in Agriculture and Horticulture. A. Plant Growth. B. Arid Regions. C. Soil. D. Fertiliser. E. The Plant. F. The Seed. G. Crops. H. Farming Systems. I. The Harvest. J. Insects. K. Diseases. L. Weeds. M. Tools. N. Irrigation. O. Storage.- Section 2. Description and Characteristics of The Main Food Crops. A. Cereals. B. Legumes. C. Oilseeds. D. Root Crops. E. Vegetables. F. Fruits. G. Under exploited Crops.- Section 3. A. Naming and Classification of Food Crops. B. Seed Purchase Procedures. C. Conversion Tables and Statistics. D. Some issues to consider when planning or assessing agricultural projects.- Bibliography.- Index.
Review
From the reviews: From a review of "Growing Food" by Dr Douglas Saltmarshe: "I know Tony Winch to be an internationally experienced agricultural specialist. He is widely respected and has worked for some of the top development agencies in this capacity. Although I now work internationally with governance and social development issues, the first 20 years of my working life were involved in agriculture. I therefore have some technical knowledge about which Tony Winch is writing. Coming from this background, I am of the view that the work he has undertaken is scientifically sound and gives a useful range of information, which is clearly presented. I feel that the way it is written is simple and straightforward and will be easily understood by a wide range of people for whom English is not a first language. The book will be used as a source of reference for many agricultural advisors and practitioners to assist development understanding about appropriate crops and their methods of cultivation. To my knowledge there is nothing similar which has been developed that comprehensively provides easily understood information covering all significant food crops. It will thus form an important reference work to development practitioners working in the sphere of agriculture. The market for this work should be extensive. It would include a wide range of development agencies, agricultural colleges and institutes and government extension agencies across the world. The market for this type of work is therefore huge. More importantly, the contents of the book are likely to significantly contribute to assisting the reduction of poverty in many parts of the world." "Demystifying crop production for non-experts is the aim of this new handbook. As a reference book it succeeds quite well, covering the principles and practices used in agriculture and horticulture, from plant and soil characteristics, farming systems and crop types, to tools and storage." (New Agriculturist, Issue 3, 2007)
Long Description
This specialist handbook is intended as a quick and easy reference guide to be used by individuals and organisations that are involved with the production of food, from both agriculture and horticulture. It is designed to be used as a reference book that answers basic questions about how food is produced from plants, and aims to demystify the subject of growing food as far as possible. The focus is firmly on the technical aspects of food crops; topics such as animal husbandry, agrochemicals and genetic engineering are only briefly mentioned. There is a strong international flavour to the book, with a view to making it user friendly throughout the English speaking community. In fact the manual is designed to be also used by those who normally speak or read English as their second language, using simple English terminology and phrasing, with explanations and cross references of the terminology, acronyms and terms used. The book is divided into three sections, described further in the Table of Contents: Section 1. -Principles and Practices used in Agriculture and Horticulture Section 2. - Description and Characteristics of the Main Food Crops Section 3. - Naming and Classification of Plants, Seed Purchase Procedures, Conversion Tables & Statistics, Planning and Assessing Agricultural Projects
Review Quote
From the reviews:From a review of "Growing Food" by Dr Douglas Saltmarshe:"I know Tony Winch to be an internationally experienced agricultural specialist. He is widely respected and has worked for some of the top development agencies in this capacity.Although I now work internationally with governance and social development issues, the first 20 years of my working life were involved in agriculture. I therefore have some technical knowledge about which Tony Winch is writing. Coming from this background, I am of the view that the work he has undertaken is scientifically sound and gives a useful range of information, which is clearly presented. I feel that the way it is written is simple and straightforward and will be easily understood by a wide range of people for whom English is not a first language.The book will be used as a source of reference for many agricultural advisors and practitioners to assist development understanding about appropriate crops and their methods of cultivation. To my knowledge there is nothing similar which has been developed that comprehensively provides easily understood information covering all significant food crops. It will thus form an important reference work to development practitioners working in the sphere of agriculture.The market for this work should be extensive. It would include a wide range of development agencies, agricultural colleges and institutes and government extension agencies across the world. The market for this type of work is therefore huge.
Feature
Comprehensive reference book on food production from plants Simple and clear explanation of the principles and practices of food production Rapid access to information, which is presented in a logical sequence International appeal - straightforward English style of writing Understable to non-specialists and to people whose first language may not be English
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This handbook offers a quick and easy reference guide for individuals and organizations involved with the production of food, from both agriculture and horticulture. Designed to be accessible for those who normally speak or read English as their second language, it offers thorough explanations and numerous cross references to the terminology, acronyms and technologies used. This reference book answers basic questions about how food is produced from plants and aims to demystify the subject of growing food. The focus is firmly on the technical aspects of food crops, animal husbandry, agrochemicals and genetic engineering are only briefly mentioned. The book is divided into three sections: principles and practices used in agriculture and horticulture; description and characteristics of the main food crops; naming and classification of plants, seed purchase procedures, conversion tables and statistics, planning and assessing agricultural projects.
Details ISBN1402066244 Author Tony Winch Short Title GROWING FOOD Pages 333 Language English ISBN-10 1402066244 ISBN-13 9781402066245 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Subtitle A Guide to Food Production Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781402066245 AU Release Date 2007-09-27 NZ Release Date 2007-09-27 US Release Date 2007-09-27 UK Release Date 2007-09-27 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2006 ed. Edition 2006th Publication Date 2007-09-27 Alternative 9781402048272 DEWEY 630 Illustrations IX, 333 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this
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