Legumes in cropping systems /
Legumes in cropping systems /
edited by Donal Murphy-Bokern, Kroge-Ehrendorf, Lohne, Germany, Frederick L. Stoddard, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland and Christine A. Watson, Scotland's Rural College, Edinburgh, UK.
- xxi, 256 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm
CW078
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : Perspectives on legume production and use in European culture -- The role of legumes in bringing protein to the table -- Nitrogen and phosphorus losses from legume-supported cropping -- Legume crops and biodiversity -- Grain legumes : An overview -- Lupins in European cropping systems -- Developing soy production in central and northern Europe -- Legume-based green manure crops -- White clover supported pasture-based systems in north-west Europe -- Red clover in cropping systems -- Lucerne (alfalfa) in European cropping systems -- Mixtures of legumes for forage production -- Introducing legumes into European cropping systems : Farm-level economic effects -- Optimizing legume cropping : The policy questions -- Developing legume cropping : Looking forward.
Based on contributions from members of the Legumes Future research consortium and complemented by articles from other research teams, this book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge relevant to developing legume-supported cropping systems in Europe. It reflects the growing interest in using legumes to improve cropping and the current debate over the imbalance in European farming systems where the low use of legumes has caused concern in the agricultural policy community. This book supports informed debate and decision-making that addresses the associated challenges.--COVER.
9781780644981 1780644981
2017007733
GBB756172 bnb
018277043 Uk
Legumes--Europe.
Cropping systems--Europe.
Cropping systems.
Legumes.
Europe.
SB317.L43 / L4366 2017
633.3094
CW078
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : Perspectives on legume production and use in European culture -- The role of legumes in bringing protein to the table -- Nitrogen and phosphorus losses from legume-supported cropping -- Legume crops and biodiversity -- Grain legumes : An overview -- Lupins in European cropping systems -- Developing soy production in central and northern Europe -- Legume-based green manure crops -- White clover supported pasture-based systems in north-west Europe -- Red clover in cropping systems -- Lucerne (alfalfa) in European cropping systems -- Mixtures of legumes for forage production -- Introducing legumes into European cropping systems : Farm-level economic effects -- Optimizing legume cropping : The policy questions -- Developing legume cropping : Looking forward.
Based on contributions from members of the Legumes Future research consortium and complemented by articles from other research teams, this book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge relevant to developing legume-supported cropping systems in Europe. It reflects the growing interest in using legumes to improve cropping and the current debate over the imbalance in European farming systems where the low use of legumes has caused concern in the agricultural policy community. This book supports informed debate and decision-making that addresses the associated challenges.--COVER.
9781780644981 1780644981
2017007733
GBB756172 bnb
018277043 Uk
Legumes--Europe.
Cropping systems--Europe.
Cropping systems.
Legumes.
Europe.
SB317.L43 / L4366 2017
633.3094