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The World of Agricultural Economics: an introduction

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Abstract

This textbook takes a truly international approach towards agricultural economics, uniting many different perspectives on the subject and providing insight into agriculture in general, and into how practical farming works in particular. The book is laced throughout with real world examples and other pedagogical features. Topics covered are wide-ranging and include: world food production and population the food chain and food safety non-foods derived from farming land and soil issues arable and animal production and management at farm level. The World of Agricultural Economics: an introduction is primarily an introductory textbook for students in agricultural economics, agronomy and adjacent fields. However, its accessible approach means that it is also suitable for readers without any previous knowledge in the field, who are seeking an introduction to agriculture.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Number of pages350
ISBN (Electronic)9780203588437
ISBN (Print)9780415593595
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Textbook
  • global agriculture
  • food chain
  • market orientation
  • subsistence farming
  • demography and agriculture
  • food security
  • food safety
  • land
  • farming practices
  • crops
  • animal husbandry
  • farm management
  • farm work
  • agricultural trade

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