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Farmer´s Compost Handbook

Experiences in Latin America

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Santiago, Chile ;

Pages 112

Author Roman, P.;Martinez, M.M.;Pantoja, A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107844-0

Synopsis (short abstract) This paper aims to disseminate information on suitable technologies for developing a healthy and safe fertilizer product for use in family orchards. The manual presents the vision of FAO regarding agriculture: Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Production, with higher production from the same land surface while conserving resources, reducing negative impact on the environment and enhancing the natural capital and the provision of ecosystem services.

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