Lectures on the General Relations Which Science Bears to Practical Agriculture, Delivered Before the New-York State Agricultural Society (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James F. W. Johnston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033259727X ISBN 13: 9780332597270

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how science shapes practical farming—and how smarter choices can boost your harvest.

This volume collects Professor Johnston’s insights into the everyday links between science and farming, showing how knowledge of nature can improve soil, crops, and land management for real-world results.

This edition focuses on the practical connections between natural science and agriculture. It highlights concrete concepts and methods that farmers can apply, from how geographic factors affect what grows best to techniques that increase productivity and health of the land.

• How physical geography and latitude influence crop choices and farming success
• The impact of soil depth, sub-soil, and tillage on long-term fertility
• Drainage and land improvement, with effects on yield and climate health
• Elevation, water, and climate interactions that shape regional agriculture

Ideal for farmers, landowners, agronomy students, and anyone seeking practical lessons from science to improve farming outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033259727X
• ISBN 13: 9780332597270
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 122