This textbook takes a truly international approach towards agricultural economics, uniting many different perspectives on the subject and providing insight into agriculture in general, and into how practical farming works in particular. The book is laced throughout with real world examples and other pedagogical features.
Topics covered are wide-ranging and include:
world food production and population
the food chain and food safety
non-foods derived from farming
land and soil issues
arable and animal production and management at farm level.
The World of Agricultural Economics: an introduction
is primarily an introductory textbook for students in agricultural economics, agronomy and adjacent fields. However, its accessible approach means that it is also suitable for readers without any previous knowledge in the field, who are seeking an introduction to agriculture.