Barker, Allen V., 1937-

Science and technology of organic farming / Allen V. Barker. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010. - xv, 224 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Definitions and philosophies of organic farming -- Soil fertility and plant nutrition -- Requirements of plants for soil-derived nutrients -- Management of farm manures -- Composting -- Management of green manures -- Liming -- Mulches -- Tillage -- Weed control -- Insect control -- Plant diseases -- Companion planting -- Storage of produce.

9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper)


Organic farming.
Agricultural innovations.
Agricultural chemistry.

S605.5 / .B37 2010

631.5/84