Bøker av Nekesah T. Wafullah

Many functions have been attributed to soil, with some even suggesting soil is important all sectors of production. In this book we build a case for the importance of soil in agricultural production. For the soil to remain as productive and important for agricultural production, it is vital that we maintain certain characteristics of soil. The maintenance of the characteristics requires a proper understanding of soil rather than a passive application of soil management practices. This book gives the audience an understanding of the soil, some soil degrading processes, and management practices that maintain soil health. The book also ways to prevent, manage and rejuvenate soils degraded physically, biologically and or chemically. Due to the misuse of especially inorganic/mineral fertilizer, the book take time to explain and guide the audience on the process that lead to recommending use of fertilizers. The book also explains some soil problems, their effects and some of the environmentally friendly techniques to tackle this soil problems. Proper soil health management is key, for economic, social, health and environmental benefits, therefore this book takes a wholistic approach to guide the audience on soil health management.

Looks at horticulture production in light of climate change, policy requirements and food security issues that may affect availability of different markets and market strategies. Compliance with Good Agricultural Practices is important to horticulture management, thus the need to carefully select acceptable production techniques.

Outlines some established health benefits of more than 50 different herbs and spices. The book also describes the production of spices and handling procedures that ensures maximum benefit.

Presents the different methods to safely and humanely control pests, whether mammals, birds or insects. By focusing on the identification, quantification, specification of control possibilities and proper application and monitoring and evaluation of pest, this book help in avoiding misidentification and mismanagement.

Introduces policy measures that would encourage participation in funding, establishment and maintainance of urban greenspaces. The book shows step by step how to choose greenspace sites, types of trees to choose, establishment and maintenance, and provides case studies of restored and maintained green spaces.

If policy is the delivery mechanism that determines who gets what, when, how and where, then are you aware of some common policy measure? This book attempts to explain some agricultural common policy measures, procedures in analysis and their impacts.

Discusses agriculture, crop farming and livestock farming. The book includes different types of agricultural industries and the importance of industrial revolution in the field of agriculture. It also covers agriculture in rural areas, agricultural cooperatives, agricultural entrepreneurship and technologies in agricultural industry development.

Offers a global perspective on dairy farming. The book explains the history of dairy farming, processes, the significance of dairy farming, and automation and innovative technologies. The concept of dairy farm cooperatives has been explained along with the role of farm women in developing countries.

Discusses the importance of financial management for the farmers and explains the various ways in which farmers can manage their finances better. The book also discusses the meaning of financial management, finances in farming practices, analysis of finances for farming businesses, book keeping, the management of costs and pricing, and more.

Provides an introduction to marketing in agriculture. The dimensions of the agricultural market and modern marketing techniques are discussed. Readers can further find detailed insights regarding the relation between pricing and the agriculture market, and the importance and role of information and communication technology.

Focuses on how the challenges of startup agribusinesses can be overcome in a cost and time effective manner. The book will prove to be a facilitating guide for everyone in startup agripreneurship community.

Examines in detail the principles and definitions related to this field. History, growth, related theories and relevant approaches are discussed to deepen understanding. To broaden the scope of the agricultural cooperatives, the association with sustainable development is explained.

Discusses the challenges involced in global food security. The scope of the book includes, but is not limited to, agricultural science, sustainable agricultural food production, food production and efficiency in utilization of agricultural resources.