This collection provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research on recent developments in pig breeding, including the shift from a primary focus on... Læs mere
This book assesses one of the great global challenges of our time: how to reform food systems so they are more sustainable but still able to produce the food we need.... Læs mere
This collection reviews the key challenges facing sheep production, including evolving consumer expectations, concerns about sustainability, as well as One Health issues.... Læs mere
This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the recent research on ways to optimise weed management in Conservation Agriculture systems without reliance on herbicides such as glyphosate.
This book provides a detailed overview of the history, current status and future needs of fertiliser developments in an era where sustainability is of paramount importance. Chapters also review recent advances in the use of fertiliser technologies, such as crop sprayers.
This book reviews recent advances in the utilisation of livestock manure to improve soil management and health. Chapters discuss best practices for the... Læs mere
This book reviews recent advances in the application of phenotyping techniques to optimise crop breeding programmes. Chapters discuss the use of phenotyping as a means of improving crop yield, boosting genetic gain and identifying desirable traits in crop roots.
This collection reviews the wealth of research on improving safety and sustainability along the poultry value chain from on-farm management through to slaughter.
This collection reviews the wealth of current research on the use of insect species as sources of protein in both human and animal diets. The... Læs mere
This book provides a unique overview of the legal and regulatory challenges facing the development and commercialisation of new agricultural products and technologies, including cultured meat, genome editing, bioprotectants, biopesticides and novel animal feed ingredients.
This book provides a detailed overview of recent research that considers how modern dairy production can be optimised to reduce its environmental impact and contribute to achieving a more sustainable agriculture.
This book provides a detailed overview of the best practices and emerging technologies used to optimise the quality attributes of a range of horticultural products, ranging from tomatoes and mangoes, to cranberries and strawberries.