Organic agriculture in the Philippines : a training manual /
Organic agriculture in the Philippines : a training manual /
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development.
- Laguna, PH : PCARRD, 2012.
- 443 p.
Organic agriculture is a holistic system of crop and livestock production that promotes the health of agricultural ecosystems while producing healthy food. It uses diverse cultural and biological practices to control weeds and pests, build soil fertility, enhance biological cycles and increase biodiversity. This manual elaborates the principles and practices of organic agriculture in the Philippines. It provides practical information on soil management, organic crop and livestock production, This training manual serves as an extensive and organized tool for developing skills in organic agriculture. It is structured into modular lessons addressing essential subjects like soil health, crop and livestock production, pest control, certification, and marketing. The guide successfully merges scientific insights with conventional techniques and practical approaches. This makes it useful for both trainers and self-learners. It also includes self-tests and farm-based activities that support practical learning. While the manual needs updates on certification policies and climate-resilient practices, it remains a valuable reference for promoting sustainable agriculture in the Philippines.
9789712005527
Organic farming--Philippines.
Sustainable agriculture--Philippines.
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in (Animal Science) --Introduction to Organic Agriculture.--OAG102.
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in (Crop Science) --Introduction to Organic Agriculture.--OAG102.
(CA) S 471 .P62 / .2012 P455
Organic agriculture is a holistic system of crop and livestock production that promotes the health of agricultural ecosystems while producing healthy food. It uses diverse cultural and biological practices to control weeds and pests, build soil fertility, enhance biological cycles and increase biodiversity. This manual elaborates the principles and practices of organic agriculture in the Philippines. It provides practical information on soil management, organic crop and livestock production, This training manual serves as an extensive and organized tool for developing skills in organic agriculture. It is structured into modular lessons addressing essential subjects like soil health, crop and livestock production, pest control, certification, and marketing. The guide successfully merges scientific insights with conventional techniques and practical approaches. This makes it useful for both trainers and self-learners. It also includes self-tests and farm-based activities that support practical learning. While the manual needs updates on certification policies and climate-resilient practices, it remains a valuable reference for promoting sustainable agriculture in the Philippines.
9789712005527
Organic farming--Philippines.
Sustainable agriculture--Philippines.
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in (Animal Science) --Introduction to Organic Agriculture.--OAG102.
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in (Crop Science) --Introduction to Organic Agriculture.--OAG102.
(CA) S 471 .P62 / .2012 P455