Soil Management of Smallholder Agriculture

This book discusses cultural, economic, social, and technological aspects of sustainable soil management for smallholder farmers. Chapters explore soil-related and institutional constraints, principles of sustainable agriculture, soil quality improvement, nutrient and soil fertility management, soil carbon sequestration, soil security, efficient use of resources, and agronomic production. The text encourages optimization of energy-based inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation) to restore soil quality and sequester carbon in terrestrial ecosystems.