Vermicomposting for Sustainable Agriculture (2nd Ed.) by Gupta PK
Book Summary:
India is in the process of attaining higher levels of food production for matching the demand of the growing population. Much emphasis has been laid on intensive agriculture sustainable practices because of indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides has led to the deterioration of soil health, contamination of air, water and food. It is an alarming issue at global level, especially among the agricultural and environmental scientists. Therefore, attention has now been given to conventional system of agriculture for harmful chemicals-free and safe, food for human consumption. Organic farming is an agriculture without chemical input. India needs organic farming as a farmers movement. This will help to get safe food, control soil erosion, structure and improve fertility, renewable energy unit, nutrient balance and complete organic content build up.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Entomology.
Table of Contents:
1. Vermicomposting: Natures Way to Organic Farming
2. Vermicomposting: An Over View
3. Vermicomposting Materials
4. Earthworms
5. Ways to Make Compost
6. Methods of Earthworms Measurement
7. Vermicomposting: A World Scenario
Bibliography
Glossary
Appendix
Subject Index
