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High Altitude Farming

High Altitude Farming explores agriculture in mountain regions, highlighting the ingenuity required to transform challenging landscapes into productive farmland. It examines how mountain communities adapt to harsh environments, employ sustainable practices, and manage the socio-economic impacts, all while providing vital insights into global food security.

The book reveals how altitude significantly impacts crop physiology and how traditional methods, like terracing and soil conservation, are crucial for resilience. This book uniquely balances scientific analysis with the experiences of farmers, avoiding romanticization while critically assessing modern interventions.

It emphasizes understanding the interplay between environmental constraints, traditional knowledge, and technologies. For example, some communities have adapted to extreme climates by cultivating specific crops suited to high altitudes and short growing seasons.

The book begins by detailing mountain regions' unique environmental characteristics and their effects on agriculture. It progresses to exploring traditional systems, modern technologies, and concludes with strategies for food security and sustainable development. This comprehensive approach makes it valuable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in sustainable development and food security within Earth Sciences and Geography.


Author:

  • Sage Earthkeeper

Format:

  • E-book

Duration:

  • 121 pages

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Climate, nature, and animals
  • Climate and geography
  • Climate, nature, and animals
  • Nature

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