Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems

Agriculture in the 21st century must become more productive and sustainable to meet the needs of our growing populations and combat hunger and poverty. Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems brings together the work of researchers and practitioners to map out better approaches to contemporary agriculture that draw upon both old and new knowledge. The book updates and revises a preceding volume published in 2006 and is written to be accessible to readers who are not trained in the specialized subjects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 606 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Agriculture in the twenty-first century faces a significant challenge to remain both productive and sustainable. The growing population and the need to combat hunger and poverty require increased agricultural output. However, declining soil health and water pollution threaten the sustainability of our production systems. The impacts of climate change further exacerbate these adverse trends.

Fortunately, there are alternative approaches to agricultural practice that can counter these constraints. Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems is a comprehensive book that brings together the work of researchers and practitioners to explore better approaches to contemporary agriculture. It presents the science behind more biologically driven strategies as well as innovative experiences from diverse parts of the world. The book encourages confidence that these approaches, which rely on the introduction of new varieties and exogenous inputs, can succeed.

This book updates and revises a preceding volume, Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems, published by CRC Press in 2006. Over the past decade and a half, significant knowledge has been gained and implemented in the field of sustainable soil systems. For instance, the first edition was published before the widespread recognition of plant-soil microbiomes, which are a central focus of this book.

Sustainability is a broad term and an end-state, making it challenging to define. The editors of Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems assembled expertise regarding regenerative agriculture, which focuses on achieving sustainability through complex and multifaced regenerative soil systems.

In conclusion, agriculture in the twenty-first century requires considerable modification to remain productive and sustainable. Greater production is needed to meet the growing population's needs, while addressing declining soil health, water pollution, and the impacts of climate change. Biological Approaches to Regenerative Soil Systems provides valuable insights and alternative methods for agricultural practice that can counter these constraints and achieve sustainable agriculture.

Weight: 1330g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367554712
Edition number: 2 ed