50 de mest populära böckerna i Sverige●Agrikultur

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Get ready for season two of Clarkson's Farm with the brand new bestseller from our favourite welly-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson ___________ Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. At the end of Jeremy's first year in the tractor's driving seat, Diddly Squat farm rewarded him with a profit of just £144. So, while he's the first to admit that he's still only a 'trainee farmer'*, there is clearly still work to be done. Because while he's mastered the art of mo...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-29 189,00 kr

From the large corporation using enormous machines in the USA, to the woman with her hoe and her plot of cassava in Mozambique, to a Chinese collective farm worker in the rice fields, agriculture is essential for humanity to eat. This book looks at the many different types of agriculture and considers the challenges facing farmers today.

Releasedatum: 2016-04-28 119,00 kr

This is a book every goat-keeper should have. The latest edition has been extensively revised by Ruth Goodwin, a well-known expert, to reflect the changes in the goat-keeping world since publication of the previous edition. She has incorporated her revisions with great skill without losing the character of what is a classic work.

Releasedatum: 2011-10-20 179,00 kr

Bagging a degree in Oenology does not give you an instant comfortable place in the winemaking world. The daily manoeuvre in a winery requires know-how of the whole process and the minute details of the machines and gadgets used. This book gives an elaborate look and instructions into all that with the use of notes and graphics. Written and created by an Oenologist and Viticultural Engineer whose work in many countries for many years gave him the knowledge of all things winemaking and shared them...

Releasedatum: 2022-10-01 45,00 kr

Holistic management is a systems-thinking approach developed by biologist Allan Savory to restore the world’s grassland soils and minimize the damaging effects of climate change and desertification on humans and the natural world. This third edition of Holistic Management Handbook: Regenerating Your Land and Growing Your Profits is the long-awaited companion volume to the classic text Holistic Management , Third Edition . Crafted under the direction of Savory’s longtime collaborator Jody But...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-16 Genre:Vetenskap och natur 369,00 kr

A beginner’s complete guide to keeping bees in top bar hives, and why. What’s the buzz about the growing popularity of backyard beekeeping? Providing habitat for bees, pollinating your garden, and producing honey for your family are some of the compelling reasons for taking up this exciting hobby. But conventional beekeeping requires a significant investment and has a steep learning curve. The alternative? Consider beekeeping outside the box. The Thinking Beekeeper is the definitive do-it-yo...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-01 85,00 kr

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these: Book 1: Beekeeping can be a great hobby and/or business. Many people have made it work for them, either as a side activity or as a fulltime job. In order for you to make beekeeping a regular pastime, you have to know what you’re doing. Guides like these are especially designed to help you along the way. In this book, for example, you will hear about: - Honey tips and tricks. - How to harvest honey m...

Releasedatum: 2020-08-06 49,00 kr

"Facts about Honey" is a simple guide to honey, exploring what honey is, how it is taken from bees, its nutritional value, and more. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this handbook is perfect for novices with an interest in honey, its production, and what can be done with it. Also included are a number of honey-based recipes. Contents include: "What Honey Is", "Where Honey is Gathered", "Different Flavors of Honey", "Principal Kinds of Honey...

Releasedatum: 2020-07-14 65,00 kr

'Stop following the news until you've read Gemma Milne's persuasive analysis of the hype and b******t that distort our understanding of emerging science. As she shows, the starting point to grasping the genuine opportunities of AI, life sciences and climate tech is a healthy dose of critical thinking' David Rowan, founding editor of WIRED UK and author of Non-B******t Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World's Smartest Minds 'Couldn't be more timely. Fascinating and vitally important' Jamie Bart...

Releasedatum: 2020-04-23 Genre:Vetenskap och natur 35,00 kr

From the aquatic world's Anthony Bourdain, Eat Like a Fish is a former fisherman's memoir, manifesto and vision for the future of food: restorative ocean farming. 'I used to be a commercial fisherman, chasing your dinner on the high seas for a living, but now I farm twenty acres of saltwater, growing a mix of sea greens and shellfish.' In Eat Like a Fish Bren Smith - a former commercial fisherman turned restorative ocean farmer - shares a bold new vision for the future of food: seaweed. Part mem...

Releasedatum: 2019-08-05 109,00 kr

Carbon is the political challenge of our time. While critical to supporting life on Earth, too much carbon threatens to destroy life as we know it, with rising sea levels, crippling droughts, and catastrophic floods sounding the alarm on a future now upon us. How did we get here and what must be done? In this incisive book, Kate Ervine unravels carbon's distinct political economy, arguing that, to understand global warming and why it remains so difficult to address, we must go back to the origin...

Releasedatum: 2018-10-15 159,00 kr

This book is a scientific analysis of the soil and climatic factors affecting wine grape production, and thus, ultimately, wine itself. It provides a reasoned basis for the term "terroir", and critically examines the science of climate change and how it could affect viticulture and winemaking. Dr John Gladstones is an internationally recognised authority on climate and viticulture, and among other achievements was instrumental in the establishment of the Margaret River wine district in Western A...

Releasedatum: 2020-02-18 189,00 kr

Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, sta...

Releasedatum: 2018-03-01 389,00 kr

"Farming" is a comprehensive guide to farming, with chapters on every aspect including how to grow a range of vegetable produce, keeping all manner of livestock, maintaining machinery, common problems and pitfalls, making a profit, etc. Although old, this vintage handbook contains a wealth of timeless, practical information on the subject, making it a must-read for both existing and prospective farmers alike. Contents include: "The Best Pursuit Of All", "Fertility", "...

Releasedatum: 2017-09-29 95,00 kr

Living Off the Land - A Beginner’s Guide to Being Self-sufficient Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: It’s What You Do With What You’ve Got That Matters Proper management includes keeping your pastures in good shape. Chapter 2: Moo, Bah, Cluck And Oink Chapter 3: Eat Your Veggies Chapter 4: Fruits, Herbs And Flowers Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction There’s a little bit of pioneer spirit in all of us. We can’t help it…it’s in our blood. For some this pioneer spirit...

Releasedatum: 2014-12-06 35,00 kr

In a world of high finance, unprecedented technological change, and cyber billionaires, it is easy to forget that a major source of global wealth is, literally, right under our noses. Coffee is one of the most valuable Southern exports, generating billions of dollars in corporate profits each year, even while the majority of the world’s 25 million coffee families live in relative poverty. But who is responsible for such vast inequality? Many analysts point to the coffee market itself, its pric...

Releasedatum: 2014-10-10 159,00 kr

If you raise livestock or crops, you’ll need a fence. Good fences are critical to success. They protect your animals (and plants) and keep them at home, and they can also minimize the damage done by pests and predators.  In Farm Fences and Gates , you’ll learn how to build and repair the fences you need—and make the difference between a world of trouble and peace of mind. Wood posts or steel, wire mesh, barbed wire, chain link, or rail, this book will help you figure out what kind of ...

Releasedatum: 2014-04-15 99,00 kr

The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots is a comprehensive eBook dedicated to assisting companion Eclectus owners. Penned by an Eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the Author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion Eclectus parrots. With 48 chapters and over 140 full color photos this book sets itself apart from any Eclectus book on the market. Eckie lovers everywhere can fe...

Releasedatum: 2014-01-02 219,00 kr

Practical Cattle Farming is written by two experienced, practising veterinarians, and covers the essential elements of beef and dairy cattle farming and the latest cutting-edge scientific research, and is therefore of value both to the novice and to those with experience. The text is clearly written and includes helpful explanatory notes and detailed practical information. Examines the principles of beef and dairy production, and the husbandry of cattle from the newborn calf to adulthood. Explor...

Releasedatum: 2013-06-30 179,00 kr

This fantastic book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of bee keeping, focusing mainly on queens and how to rear, introduce, and breed them. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated with helpful diagrams, these carefully-selected articles will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in bee keeping and related subjects. Contents Include: “Queen Rearing”, “Queen And Drone Raising”, “Queen Rearing”, “Hive For Rearing Queen...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-29 95,00 kr

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Releasedatum: 2013-04-18 65,00 kr

This book contains a vintage handbook on farm economics, with information on different farming systems, machinery, marketing produce, buying equipment, keeping records, and much more. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern prospective farmers. Contents include: “The Nature and Scope of Agricultural Economics”, “Systems of Farming”, “The Farming Considered as a Business Empire”, “Some Units of Econom...

Releasedatum: 2013-04-16 95,00 kr

Are you looking for a great way to reconnect with the earth, the community, and your food sources? Keeping backyard chickens is a fun, simple way to start making this happen, even with limited space in your backyard. Let the Chicken Whisperer (poultry personality Andy Schneider) teach you everything he knows…and everything you need to know…about raising a backyard flock! Ditch the super-technical manuals and enjoy Andy's unique, common-sense perspective in The Chicken Whisperer'sGuide to Kee...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-01 65,00 kr

Deux chercheurs nutritionnistes reconnus mondialement, présentent dans un langage clair et concis, les données actuelles de la Nutrition et de l'Alimentation des Volailles. Les auteurs font part de leur longue expérience dans ce domaine et expriment leurs propres convictions chaque fois que cela a été nécessaire. A la fois ouvrage de synthèse scientifique et manuel pratique, la Nutrition et Alimentation des Volailles intéressera aussi bien les professeurs de l'enseignement supérieur que...

Releasedatum: 1992-01-01 219,00 kr