Agriculture : a very short introduction

Brassley, Paul, 1946- (author.). Soffe, R. J., (author.).

Summary:

"How often do we think about the food we buy? What resources go into producing it? Do we understand what is happening in the fields that we see through the car or train window? This Very Short Introduction explains what farmers do and why they do it. From traditional methods, and the crucial role of soil management, to the impact of local and international markets, Paul Brassley and Richard Sofee consider the agricultural industry today and the challenges it faces: climate change, animal welfare, and the need to feed a growing world population."--Flap of front cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780198725961
ISBN: 0198725965
Physical Description: xviii, 127 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Oxford, United Kingdom ; Oxford University Press, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-122) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Soils and crops -- Farm animals -- Agricultural products and trade -- Inputs into agriculture -- Modern and traditional farming -- Farming futures.