Tropical Agriculture

Tropical Agriculture: The Climate, Soils, Cultural Methods, Crops, Live Stock, Commercial Importance And Opportunities Of The Tropics is a comprehensive guide to the agricultural practices and opportunities of the tropical regions. Written by Earley Vernon Wilcox, the book covers a wide range of topics related to tropical agriculture, including climate, soil types, cultural methods, crop cultivation, livestock management, and the commercial significance of agriculture in the tropics.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of tropical agriculture. The first chapter provides an overview of the climate and soil types found in the tropics, while subsequent chapters delve into the various cultural methods used in agriculture, such as irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.The book also covers a wide range of crops commonly grown in the tropics, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and cash crops like coffee, cocoa, and rubber. In addition, the author provides detailed information on livestock management, including the breeding, feeding, and care of animals like cattle, sheep, and poultry.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the commercial importance of agriculture in the tropics, highlighting the opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the region's natural resources and growing demand for food and other agricultural products.Overall, Tropical Agriculture: The Climate, Soils, Cultural Methods, Crops, Live Stock, Commercial Importance And Opportunities Of The Tropics is an essential resource for anyone interested in the agricultural practices and opportunities of the tropical regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.