Böcker av Hazem Shawky Fouda

Energy is the effort for doing work, nothing can be done without energy, and there are many forms of energy. Energy and its consumption is the core of modern life, energy is never destroyed nor created from nothing. It is just transferred from one form to another, doing work in the process. Degree of energy usefulness to us is determined by its form and type. In agriculture energy is important for production its type and source is extremely important for production and transportation of that production, heat in the form of solar energy is vital for plant growth and maturity because its the type that plant needs, while other types that can be electricity or fossil energy needed for water pumping for irrigation. Energy has always been the driving force of development, sustainability in energy availability is critical for the continuity of production and life. The book highlights the current trends in modern energy consumption and future needs of energy in Agriculture.

Biodynamic farming is a pioneering farming technique invented by Dr. Rudolph Steiner in the 1920s. It was created to deal with the emerging problems of soil erosion during that time. This volume provides a full range of activities covered by biodynamic agriculture. Some of the chapters mentioned include chapter 1: principles and practices of biodynamic agriculture, chapter 2: history of biodynamic agriculture, chapter 3: the difference between organic and biodynamic agriculture, chapter 4: biodynamic compost preparation, chapter 5: biodynamics in weed, pest and disease control, chapter 6: benefits of biodynamic farming, chapter 7: biological farming practices and, chapter 8: the main problems faced by small biodynamic farmers among others. The volume describes biodynamic agriculture as a comprehensive, ethical, and natural way of dealing with food shortages. This process does not include the use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, but chooses to use something extraordinary: organic preparations. These consist of absolutely natural compounds found within the farm itself. The volume suggests that the application of these preparations should follow a strict schedule to merge the planting season, lunar calendar and astrological cycle. The volume defines sustainability and evaluates sustainable biodynamic agriculture as it relates to the description. It investigates the effect of organic manure on soil quality, and assesses whether biodynamic agriculture is feasible as a sustainable farming practice.

Mountains represents one fifth of the worlds land area, also about one tenth of the worlds population lives there, mountains are not just for spending some nice time and lovely vacation with mother nature. Mountains can produce a large variety of crops that are not available from the plains. There are two main general challenges facing mountain agriculture that includes: Market accessibility, which is not exclusive to selling the products but also sourcing the inputs as well, as they are usually far from the community clusters. Labor availability, mountain agriculture is a family based agriculture as no one will go far to a mountain and get up it to find work, in the same time mountain agriculture faces out-migration to cities and community clusters for high education and better jobs. Mountain agriculture has big economic development potential and its contribution to food security can be easily increased by increasing its efficiency and maintaining its biodiversity, this book is addressing the real potential of mountain farming.

Examines all of the fundamental aspects of automation and robotic technology used in agriculture. The book can be used as a reference by readers from diverse backgrounds, including forestry, agriculture, robotics, and automobiles industry.

Explains the role of water in increasing the crop yields and its importance in associated industries. The importance of domestic rain water harvesting is covered with examples. The effect of surface runoff on crops and farming methods is also described in detail.

Introduces the global perspective of agriculture, including history, types, farming and implications for management of agroecosystems. The book discusses information technology and agricultural engineering. E-commerce and E-marketing of agricultural products is also covered.

Highlights climate conditions such as drought and their effect on agriculture. The book discusses the impacts of soil moisture on agricultural crops production, the climate impact on growth and effectiveness and survival of rhizobium leguminous agricultural crops, and dairy and beef cattle farming and climate change.

Examines agricultural automation, detailing the factors that affect the employment of agricultural automation in the field. The book throws light on the technological inputs in the sector, while also discussing the computerization of agricultural information, agricultural mechanisms, transportation, and automation of the irrigation systems.

Itroduces readers to the concept of biological control and the involvement of nematodes, fungi and bacteria in this process. The book also discusses the biocontrol of insects and diseases, the advantages of biocontrol, its future in the developing world, and nanotechnology and biocontrol.