The Food Resources of Man

by David J. R. Millerchip (Editor)

Overview

This book, first published in 1984, opens with a consideration of crops in general and goes on to examine specific crops such as wheat, rye and barley. The author then considers various types of farming, using settled agriculture, crop rotation and intensive systems as his examples. This is followed by a chapter on grass conservation and then by a detailed discussion of various types of livestock. The next chapter is devoted to problems of land reclamation. Finally, the author considers several subjects which are currently the source of debate and controversy. These include hedgerows, the use of chemical fertilisers and the provision of recreational areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521288910
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/23/1984
Series:	Cambridge Social Biology Topics
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.20(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Crops; 2. Cereals and other crops; 3. Farming systems; 4. Conservation of grass; 5. Livestock; 6. Land reclamation; 7. Possible conflicts; Further reading; Index.