Organic agriculture is one among the broad spectrum of production methods that are supportive of the environment. Organic production systems are based on specific and precise standards of production which aim at achieving agro-ecosystems which are socially and ecologically sustainable. Organic agriculture is based on minimising the use of external...

These Guidelines, of global nature, are aimed at developing and implementing FFS for better management and conservation practices on ISNM, with a view to sustaining the natural resource iv base (mainly soil and plant nutrients) and enhancing productivity and income of small-scale farmers. These guidelines provide a basic conceptual framework and...

As a joint effort of aquaculture and farming systems specialists, this book is designed for policy-makers in agriculture with no or little prior exposure to aquaculture. Its main focus is on extensive to semi-intensive small-scale pond aquaculture in developing countries. The main objective is to create awareness about the prerequisites...

Cette brochure, qui représente un effort commun de spécialistes dans le domaine de l'aquaculture et de l'agriculture, s'adresse aux responsables de la politique agricole qui n'ont pas encore, ou bien peu pris en compte l'aquaculture. Elle est centrée sur l'aquaculture extensive et semi-intensive en étangs à petite échelle dans les...

Este libro es el resultado del esfuerzo conjunto de especialistas en acuicultura y en sistemas de producción agrícola y está dirigido a los formuladores de políticas agrícolas que tengan poca o ninguna experiencia en acuicultura. Su contenido se centra principalmente en la acuicultura extensiva o semintensiva en pequeña escala que...

This volume of the REU Technical Series (RTS 63) is the fourth on organic agriculture research in Europe. The first in this series are the proceedings of the expert consultation on Biological Farming in Europe, held in Basel from 30 September to 1 October 1990 (RTS 12), followed by a...