Contaminants in agriculture: Exploring the Sources, impacts and management
9781774697993
242 pages
Arcler Education Inc
Overview
In recent decades, there has been an increase in the demand for food production. This is attributed to the growth of the human population and the development of new farming techniques. Innovative management solutions are required to make the most out of agricultural inputs while simultaneously reducing their off-site mobility and the impacts they have on the ecosystems. The primary contributors to the contamination of local soils, sediments, and streams are activities that are associated with horticulture, agriculture, and industrial output. Examples of agricultural pollutants include organic wastes such as manure and decaying plants; runoff from irrigation systems including salts and trace metals; microorganisms; pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides; and chemical herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides. Utilizing pollution management measures that are both effective and cost-effective is one way to produce more productive agricultural outputs. Applications of fertilizer that are targeted, appropriate, and well-balanced are important if one want to increase agricultural output while at the same time limiting their influence on the environment. To advance global crop production in a way that is both efficient and kind to the environment, every effort should be made to improve the availability and utilization of secondary and micronutrients, organic fertilizers, and techniques for soil conservation. This should be done without compromising the soil's overall health or its level of productivity. Taking this action is required to increase the crop yields. As a result of this, it is of the utmost importance to find solutions to the challenging issues that crop up on a regular basis in the agricultural industry. As a direct result of the data presented up top, we are thinking of writing a book with the working title "Contaminants in Agriculture: Sources, Impacts, and Management." This book focuses on the many different outcomes that could be brought about by the existing scenario. It is our steadfast opinion that this volume will prove to be a resource that is important for anybody who is interested in agriculture or who is curious about agriculture.
Author Bio
Dr. Hazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 2008, MSc. In Agriculture Sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University in 2004, Post-Grade Diploma in Cotton, 2001, BSc. in Agriculture Sciences, from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 1997, worked in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 1999 till 2018 was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects. Besides that he was an editor and active member in the Research & Translation Committee, participating in issuing weekly, monthly and annually issues about the international & local cotton market including price trends and direction, recent developments & researches concerning cotton production, protection, harvesting, ginning, fiber testing, spinning & weaving since its foundation in 2000 till 2014 and from 2015 till
2018 he worked as an inspector, since 2018 till present works as a consultant.
