Bøger af Michelle Jacobs

The use of scientific principles for the cultivation of plants and rearing of livestock is termed as agriculture. It aims to produce different types of products for human consumption such as fuels, food, raw materials and fibers. Agricultural practices can be broadly classified into pastoralism, intensive farming, shifting cultivation, and subsistence farming. Agricultural management refers to all those activities and techniques which ensure an effective supervision and implementation at various farming and agricultural sites. It aims to coordinate and plan different types of operations like planting, harvesting, fertilization, etc., to run a farming site in the most effective manner. The topics included in this book on agricultural management are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in it. This book will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.

The use of information and communication processes for rural and agriculture development is the primary objective of information and communications technologies in agriculture. It is also referred to as e-agriculture. ICT in agriculture aims to improve livelihood by enhancing agricultural productivity and income. It includes designing, development, application and evaluation of innovative ways that are used in the rural domain while focusing primarily on agriculture. Standards, methodologies, norms, policy support and development of institutional and individual capacities are the primary components of this field. ICT in agriculture uses various tools such as networks, devices, mobiles, applications and services ranging from new and innovative technologies to pre-existing instruments like televisions, satellites, fixed telephones and radios. The book strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and helps develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of information and communications technology in agriculture are examined in detail. Those with an interest in this field would find this book very helpful.