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“... provides information about the different rice ecosystems and relevant statistics in rice production.”
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Covers a wide range of natural organic gardening products, techniques and other information.
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Practical information for farming in developing countries. They also have free sample seeds for overseas missionaries, development workers, and scientists who are registered with and who work with groups of farmers and gardeners with small holdings.
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Has a description of how this nitrogen-fixing tree can improve pastures.
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Covers the chemistry, distribution, cultivation, harvesting, biotic factors, and much more.
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Shares the benefits and concepts of intercropping in agriculture.
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Includes all subjects related to city farming, including rooftop gardens, community development, rats, waterwise gardening, fruit trees, herbs, and more. Searchable.
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Promotes the least-toxic, sustainable, and environmentally sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Has some key links for land care, including animals, fungi, GIS, plants and soil.
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A free online periodical.
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Defines sustainable agriculture, and explores its impact on farming, plants, and animals.
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Deals 'with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but ... can be explained scientifically. ... All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Search information on pests of buildings, people, animals and plants. Also plant diseases and weeds. Has life cycle, damage, and management. Also in Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A database highlighting resource-conserving agricultural practices and the impacts of agriculture policy reform on taxes, farm income, human health, and more.
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A free online e-book.
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'ICRISAT is a non-profit and non-political research organization that serves the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid areas of the developing world. We use science as a means to serve the poor, not as an end in itself.'
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Covers 'a variety of socioeconomic data.... [GIS] databases may be integrated with agricultural, land use, environmental, and socioeconomic data to track China's economic growth, population increases, and environmental change.'
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A directory of links and publications, covering animal husbandry; reproduction, housing, diet, rearing techniques, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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A series of publications on organic farming 'written by Farm Advisors and Specialists from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Each publication addresses a key aspect of organic production practices applicable to all vegetable crops.' Topics include certification and marketing, postharvest handling of crops, and managing soil, weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
