Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Kevin Stafford
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 190
Category/GenreAgronomy and crop production
Forestry and silviculture - practice and techniques
Horticulture
ISBN/Barcode 9780995123045
ClassificationsDewey:630.093
Audience
General
Illustrations Full colour illustrations throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Massey University Press
Imprint Massey Texts
Publication Date 8 July 2021
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND'S DYNAMIC AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY Written by experts from Massey University's School of Agriculture and Environment, this is an accessible and straightforward overview of the business of growing plants for human and animal consumption, as well as forestry and flower production. It has a focus on New Zealand practices, and information on social issues, environmental costs, food safety, chemical use, post-harvest management and availability. Chapters cover pasture and forages, field crops and vegetables, kiwifruit, grapes, pip fruit and summer fruit. There are also useful chapters on soils and precision agriculture, and how new technologies are improving productivity and sustainability. The book is aimed at high school students studying agriculture, and year one tertiary students undertaking degrees or diplomas in this subject. Those studying agribusiness, resource management, nutrition, food technology and ecology will also find it helpful. SALES POINTS * Overview of the growing agricultural and horticultural industries in New Zealand written by experts * Specific content on local practices not available in other publications, as well as information on social issues, environmental costs, food safety, chemical use, post-harvest management and availability * Valuable guide for agricultural science students at all levels, lifestyle block owners, farmers and media * In the same series as the highly regarded

Author Biography

Professor Kevin Stafford is a veterinarian with an interest in animal behaviour and welfare. He is the author of several books, including Livestock Production in New Zealand. He is a fellow of the both the Royal College of Veterinary