Sustainable agriculture in the Sydney Basin : an issues paper for public discussion August 1995
Martin, BobUUUU
Books, Manuscripts
The first step in the formation of a strategy for sustainable agriculture in the Sydney Basin. Developed by NSW Agricultre to assist in recognising the issues considered important to the various responsible agencies, interest groups and the general public
Main title:
Sustainable agriculture in the Sydney Basin : an issues paper for public discussion August 1995 / by Bob Martin Glenda Steain and NSW Agriculture
Imprint:
Orange NSW NSW Agriculture
Collation:
42 pages illustrations
Contents:
NSW Agriculture corporate charter - Sustainable agriculture in the Sydney Basin - Planning and land zoning - Agriculture production and marketing - The Sydney Basin - Physical characteristics - Climate - Population and work force - Agricultural production statistics - Poultry, meat and eggs - Beef and diary cattle - Pigs - Horses - Vegetables - Fresh flowers - Plant nurseries - Mushrooms - Turf - Tree fruit and berry crops - Value of agriculture for scenic amenity, tourism and environmental management purposes - Ecological sustainability - Integrated environmental management - Agriculture as a contributor of nutrients - Environmental impact of alternative horticultural systems - Baseline data on movement of agricultural chemicals - Reducing phosphorus from agriculture - Confined animal bi-product and waste management - Re-use of effluent and biosolids - Water usage - The role of agriculture in waste management - Riparian and aquatic ecological considerations - Pesticides - Registration of pesticides - Control of chemical use and residue monitoring - Testing of residues in fresh fruit and vegetables - Language and cultural barriers affecting proper chemical use - Licensing of pesticide users - Policy and regulations affecting agriculture - Pricing of irrigation water - Control of agricultural run-off - Tradeable permit schemes for effluent - Education and change - The future of agriculture in the Sydney Basin - References
ISBN:
0731056310
Dewey class:
333.76 SUS
Local class:
333.76
Language:
English
BRN:
22191
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Tech Book | 333.76 SUS | Available |