Green Gold: New Farming from the Sea

Along coastlines around the world, farmers are cultivating a new kind of crop: seaweed. Along coastlines around the world, farmers are cultivating a new kind of crop: seaweed. This book examines how ocean farming is developing into a serious branch of agriculture, one that requires no fresh water, fertilizer, or arable land. This is an AI-generated book that brings together current knowledge on the science, methods, and economics of seaweed cultivation. You will learn how kelp and other marine plants are grown and harvested, how they are processed into food, animal feed, and biomaterials, and what role they may play in coastal economies and environmental management. The book also addresses the practical and regulatory challenges facing this emerging industry, from farm licensing to supply chains. Written in clear, accessible language, this book offers you a grounded introduction to a farming method still in its early stages, without overstating what it can achieve.

Pagina's: 116, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Waries B.V.