Agroecology in China - 9780367112516

CRC Press

Key features:\n\n--Reviews the development of agroecology in China, including research, practice, management, and education regarding challenges for rural and agricultural progress\n--Presents information from sources not readily available in the West about agricultural development in China during the last several decades\n--Provides models and indicates starting points for future research and practice\n--Addresses how to meet future challenges of agroecosystems from the field to the table in China from scientific, technological, and management perspectives\nDuring the past 30 years, industrialization has fundamentally changed traditional rural life and agricultural practices in China. While the incomes of farmers have increased, serious issues have been raised concerning the environment, resource depletion, and food safety. In response, the Chinese government and Chinese scientists encouraged eco-agriculture, the practice of agroecology principles and philosophy, as a way to reduce .