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Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems In The 21St Century
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In The Last 20 Years, There Has Been A Remarkable Emergence Of Innovations And Technological Advances That Are Generating Promising Changes And Opportunities For Sustainable Agriculture, Yet At The Same Time The Agricultural Sector Worldwide Faces Numerous Daunting Challenges. Not Only Is The Agricultural Sector Expected To Produce Adequate Food, Fiber, And Feed, And Contribute To Biofuels To Meet The Needs Of A Rising Global Population, It Is Expected To Do So Under Increasingly Scarce Natural Resources And Climate Change. Growing Awareness Of The Unintended Impacts Associated With Some Agricultural Production Practices Has Led To Heightened Societal Expectations For Improved Environmental, Community, Labor, And Animal Welfare Standards In Agriculture.Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems In The 21St Century Assesses The Scientific Evidence For The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Different Production, Marketing, And Policy Approaches For Improving And Reducing The Costs And Unintended Consequences Of Agricultural Production. It Discusses The Principles Underlying Farming Systems And Practices That Could Improve The Sustainability. It Also Explores How Those Lessons Learned Could Be Applied To Agriculture In Different Regional And International Settings, With An Emphasis On Subsaharan Africa. By Focusing On A Systems Approach To Improving The Sustainability Of U.S. Agriculture, This Book Can Have A Profound Impact On The Development And Implementation Of Sustainable Farming Systems. Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems In The 21St Century Serves As A Valuable Resource For Policy Makers, Farmers, Experts In Food Production And Agribusiness, And Federal Regulatory Agencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century'? A: The book assesses innovations and technological advances in agriculture, addressing the challenges and opportunities for sustainable agricultural systems while emphasizing the need for environmental and community standards.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by the National Research Council.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century'? A: The book was published on July 25, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 598 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for policymakers and farmers? A: Yes, the book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, farmers, and experts in food production and agribusiness.
- Q: Does the book address agricultural practices in specific regions? A: Yes, it explores agricultural practices with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa, applying lessons learned from various settings.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book help improve sustainability in U.S. agriculture? A: Yes, it focuses on a systems approach to enhance the sustainability of agricultural practices in the U.S.
- Q: What challenges in agriculture does the book discuss? A: The book discusses challenges such as producing adequate food under scarce resources and addressing climate change impacts.