Pests & Insect Books

Chickens are many things: sources of meat and eggs, lovable pets, amusing images on merchandise, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether we're considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken-keepers or simply cheered by leafing through images of gorgeous poultry, our love for chickens is strong.

The aim of Farming management is to have a background knowledge of the environment and functions of a farming business and the impact of agriculture on the national economy while managing the factors of production in South African agriculture.

The aim of Farming Financial Management is to provide farm managers and students with knowledge and understanding of the financial planning process in a farming context, as well as production economy principles and cost concepts.

This thought-provoking book asks a simple question: can we pursue a policy of smart development and smart specialisation in rural areas?

In After Meat, Dr. Sekar argues the technical inferiority of animal-based goods--meat, dairy, clothing, materials--and their inevitable, imminent replacement. The question is not if; it's when and how.

A new and improved version of the 2018 original, this book will guide you through the selection and training of an Australian Assistance Animal. Unsure about the correct terminology? We help with that too! See parts 2 and 3 for information on Australian legislation and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

This new edition examines landscape practices that adversely affect the environment and discusses ways to change these practices to have a more positive effect. Each topic is introduced by providing background information and terminology, followed with practical solutions that are being implemented by landscape professionals.

This is a newly edited revision of Albert Howard's important text on organic farming and gardening, and the central role of humus in maintaining soil health and fertility. THE SOIL AND HEALTH is a detailed analysis of the vital role of humus and compost in soil health - and the importance of soil health to the health of crops and the humans who eat them. The author is keenly aware of the dead end which awaits humanity if we insist on growing our food using artificial fertilisers and poisons.

Learn a roadmap to healthy soil and revitalised food systems to powerfully address these times of challenge. This book equips producers with knowledge, skills and insights to regenerate ecosystem health and grow farm/ranch profits. Learn how to: - Triage soil health and act to fast-track soil and plant health-Build healthy resilient soil systems-Develop a deeper understanding of microbial and mineral synergies-Read what weeds and diseases are communicating about soil and plant health-Create hea

Can you clearly describe what you want your farm and business to look like in 20 years' time? How will you act on this? On the surface, the goal for every farm is for enhanced production and profitability, while caring for the environment, people and livestock. But what does this really mean to you, your team and your business? Future Farm Blueprint will help you cut through the current issues and find clarity in what you are aiming to achieve. The Blueprint empowers confidence in your futur

A textbook for the level 2 RHS Certificate.