Limnology (freshwater)

Waste Composting for Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture

Closing the Rural-Urban Nutrient Cycle in Sub-Saharan Africa

Edited by Pay Drechsel, Dagmar Kunze

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 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 based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM, 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. Contributing authors are from several European, as well as African, countries.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher CAB International
  • Publication Date November 2001
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9780851995489
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatHardback
  • Primary Price 80 GBP
  • Pages256
  • ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Copyright Year2001

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