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Waste composting for urban and peri-urban agriculture: closing the rural-urban nutrient cycle in sub-Saharan Africa

By P. , Kunze , D. (Eds.) , Drechsel

Book information

Publisher
CABI
Year
2001
ISBN
0-85199-548-9
DOI
10.1079/9780851995489.0000
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1567709 bytes)
Pages
243\243
Time added
2016-01-24 03:00:00
(New March 2000)XX300 - Human Wastes and Refuse JJ600 - Soil Ferti

Description

Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in urban and peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed countries, where food security is also a key issue. This book addresses these subjects and is mainly based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by the International Board for Soil Research and Management (now part of the International Water Management Institute) and FAO. Special reference is given to sub-Saharan Africa, with acknowledgement to experiences from other parts of the world. Available In Print

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