Author: Robert N. StavinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dairying
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Forecasting the Size Distribution of Farms
Author: Robert N. StavinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dairying
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Using Markov Models to Predict the Size Distribution of Dairy Farms, New York State, 1968-1985
Author: Robert N. StavinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dairy farms
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A Conditional Approach to Projecting Farm Structure
Author: Matthew G. SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A.E. Res
Author: ARED Newsletter
Author: United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Economic Research Service. Agriculture and Rural Economy DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Decision support systems in potato production
Author: D.K.L. MacKerronPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9086865275
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Models of crop growth and development were conceived originally for scientific purposes. Typically, they describe the mechanisms of crop production, development from emergence through tuber initiation to senescence determined by temperature and day-length. Growth is driven by solar radiation intercepted by the foliage. Yields are enhanced by the availability of water and nutrients and may be reduced by pests, diseases and weeds. The scientific models describing the processes involved are leaving the research institutes and increasingly are becoming a means of knowledge transfer for students, and most importantly, to growers and their intermediaries such as extensionists and consultants. Many decision support systems (DSS) have a mechanistic model core that assures their robustness and reliability. This book gives an overview of model-based DSS in potato production. Decision support systems are used by the processing industry to guide them to promising production areas and by breeders to identify the ideal genotype for such environments. Consultants and soil laboratories use them as well as farmers to optimize the use of nitrogen, water and chemicals to control insects, nematodes, late blight and weeds. The systems, making use of models and sensing techniques, improve yield and quality while allowing their users to improve the efficiency of use of resources, thus generating positive effects for profits and for the environment. The book also gives examples of new introductions of DSS and farmers responses. The book is intended for researchers wanting to bring their models to practice, students to learn bout DSS, intermediaries and growers to improve the performance of the potato industry or of other commodities for which potato serves as an example.
International Journal of Forecasting
Author: International institute of forecastersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Policy Reform and Adjustment in the Agricultural Sectors of Developed Countries
Author: David BlandfordPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845930851
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This book explores the policy implications of growing pressures for economic adjustment in the agricultural sectors of developed countries. The primary focus is on Europe and North America, but adjustment policies in other developed countries are discussed. Some chapters are based on an international workshop at Imperial College, London in October 2003 and an international symposium in Philadelphia in the spring of 2004.
Climate change, land, water and food security: Perspectives from sub-saharan africa
Author: Mulala Danny SimatelePublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832524958
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Journal of the Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council
Author: Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description