4 books on Agricultural Crop Recycling [PDF]

October 27, 2024

These books are covering the benefits of crop residue recycling, methods for integrating cover crops, environmental impacts of agricultural waste, challenges in crop recycling practices, innovations in sustainable farming techniques, the role of crop recycling in soil health and policies promoting agricultural sustainability.

1. Recycle Based Organic Agriculture in a City
2019 by Seishu Tojo



This book underscores the paramount importance of urban agricultural production, emphasizing the technologies and approaches to supply organic materials to farmland, recover plant nutrients and energy within urban settings, and establish sustainable agricultural systems to yield crops and provide safe food for city dwellers. It delves into the efficient recycling of biomass waste originating in cities for utilization in organic farming, exploring alternatives to traditional composting methods. Notably, it discusses the carbonization of organic waste, a process that not only yields recyclable materials but also converts organic waste into a valuable energy source. The book underscores the critical need to appropriately recycle discarded organic matter, both as material and energy, forming the foundation of innovative urban organic farming. By presenting cutting-edge research findings, it aims to facilitate the adoption of safe, environmentally low-impact organic agricultural practices in urban areas.
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2. Environmental Implications of Recycling and Recycled Products
2015 by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu



In this book, you'll find comprehensive information on the environmental consequences associated with recycling practices, recycling modeling techniques, the processing of recycled materials, the potential for recycling different materials, the characterization of recycled materials, reverse logistics, and a variety of case studies illustrating recycling efforts for various materials and products.
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3. Treated Wastewater in Agriculture: Use andIimpacts on the Soil Environment and Crops
2011 by Guy Levy, P. Fine, A. Bar-Tal



With the world's population and water demand on the rise, there is a growing need for knowledge regarding the recycling of wastewater, particularly for irrigating crucial food crops on a global scale. This significant new publication delves deeply into the utilization of treated wastewater in agricultural contexts and its effects on both crops and the soil environment. It comprehensively addresses wastewater composition, treatment processes, health considerations, regulatory frameworks, and economic dimensions. Substantial sections of the book also concentrate on crop management and soil conditions. It is an indispensable acquisition for professionals engaged in irrigation, water management, and crop cultivation worldwide. The use of Treated Wastewater (TWW) for irrigation is of increasing importance as the global population continues to expand, and the chapters are authored by prominent experts in the field. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the current state of knowledge and advancements in the realm of TWW, with a focus on potential environmental impacts, both positive and negative.
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4. Growing Crops with Reclaimed Wastewater
2006 by Daryl Stevens



This comprehensive publication delves into the essential aspects necessary for reclaimed water systems to support sustainable agricultural practices, enabling the production of crops that meet market standards in terms of yield and quality. "Growing Crops with Reclaimed Wastewater" offers an extensive exploration of the historical context of water treatment, its disposal, and the contemporary technologies applied in wastewater treatment for reuse in Australia. It thoroughly addresses concerns related to the chemical, physical, and pathogenic attributes of reclaimed water, ensuring compliance with today's societal and environmental requirements. The book meticulously examines both state and national regulatory frameworks, highlighting Australia's leadership in reclaimed water management, and compares these with guidelines from the United States, the World Health Organization, and Israel. This comprehensive review, the first of its kind in wastewater use for horticulture, serves as an invaluable resource for decision-makers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to grasp the key issues and challenges in this field. It will be particularly relevant to agricultural scientists, waste and horticulture consultants, engineers, planners, state agencies, environmental officers, and students alike.
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