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HOLISTIC AGRICULTURE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- agroecosystem health
1, record 1, English, agroecosystem%20health
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- agro-ecosystem health 2, record 1, English, agro%2Decosystem%20health
correct
- health of agroecosystems 1, record 1, English, health%20of%20agroecosystems
correct
- health of agro-ecosystems 3, record 1, English, health%20of%20agro%2Decosystems
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much of the current interest in agroecosystem health arises from the issue of agricultural sustainability. ... But, knowledge-based, purposeful human actions may well be capable of ensuring sustainability. Such actions must reflect an equitable balance among environmental soundness, economic viability, and social justice. All are necessary and no one is sufficient to ensure the health of agroecosystems. 1, record 1, English, - agroecosystem%20health
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. 4, record 1, English, - agroecosystem%20health
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- santé des agroécosystèmes
1, record 1, French, sant%C3%A9%20des%20agro%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
santé des agroécosystèmes : désignation approuvée par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 2, record 1, French, - sant%C3%A9%20des%20agro%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Agricultura - Generalidades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salud del agrosistema
1, record 1, Spanish, salud%20del%20agrosistema
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO), la agricultura orgánica es un sistema holístico de producción que fomenta y mejora la salud del agrosistema y, en particular, la biodiversidad, los ciclos biológicos y la actividad biológica del suelo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - salud%20del%20agrosistema
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International
1, record 2, English, Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OISCA-International 2, record 2, English, OISCA%2DInternational
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- International Organization for Cultivating Human Spirit 1, record 2, English, International%20Organization%20for%20Cultivating%20Human%20Spirit
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 2, English, IOCHS
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 2, English, IOCHS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International(OISCA-International) contributes to Humanity's environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity and the human spirit. To accomplish this, we implement and advocate hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating such spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother-sisterhood. 1, record 2, English, - Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International
1, record 2, French, Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OISCA-International 2, record 2, French, OISCA%2DInternational
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- International Organization for Cultivating Human Spirit 1, record 2, French, International%20Organization%20for%20Cultivating%20Human%20Spirit
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 2, French, IOCHS
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 2, French, IOCHS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Organisation internationale pour le progrès industriel, spirituel et culturel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-12-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pet food
1, record 3, English, pet%20food
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- petfood 2, record 3, English, petfood
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pet food usually refers to commercially prepared food such as canned, semi-moist, dry, kibbled, biscuits, loaves, and butcher’s scraps in various forms provided for dogs and cats. 3, record 3, English, - pet%20food
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Precise pet food super premium for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, all natural NO chemical preservatives, oven baked, holistic, and USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] approved... 4, record 3, English, - pet%20food
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aliment pour animaux de compagnie
1, record 3, French, aliment%20pour%20animaux%20de%20compagnie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- aliment pour animaux familiers 1, record 3, French, aliment%20pour%20animaux%20familiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit sec ou semi-humide associant céréales et protéines animales, prêt à l'emploi et destiné à l'alimentation des animaux de compagnie. 1, record 3, French, - aliment%20pour%20animaux%20de%20compagnie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Mascotas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimento para animales de compañía
1, record 3, Spanish, alimento%20para%20animales%20de%20compa%C3%B1%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- alimento para mascotas 2, record 3, Spanish, alimento%20para%20mascotas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alimento para perros, gatos y otros animales de compañía, preparado total o parcialmente a base de materias de bajo riesgo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - alimento%20para%20animales%20de%20compa%C3%B1%C3%ADa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres tipos de alimento para mascotas: alimento seco, semihúmedo y enlatado. Cada alimento para mascota se diferencia según la humedad, el costo, el gusto y la calidad nutritiva por Kg. de alimento [...]. A pesar de estas diferencias, gracias a la tecnología avanzada todos los tipos de alimento para mascotas están formulados para proporcionar una nutrición completa y balanceada. 2, record 3, Spanish, - alimento%20para%20animales%20de%20compa%C3%B1%C3%ADa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materias de bajo riesgo: [materias] que no presenten ningún riesgo grave de propagar enfermedades a las personas o a los animales. 3, record 3, Spanish, - alimento%20para%20animales%20de%20compa%C3%B1%C3%ADa
Record 3, Key term(s)
- alimento para mascota
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organic Farming
- Farming Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- holistic agriculture
1, record 4, English, holistic%20agriculture
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecological farming methods such as Holistic Agriculture(organic, biodynamic, etc) represents such options through their principles of soil improvement, crop diversification, reliance on farm inputs, and integration of the social environment including small scale farmers. 2, record 4, English, - holistic%20agriculture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Holistic Agriculture. Masanobu Fukuoka... advocates "do-nothing farming", he does not plough, uses no machines and no chemicals... Do-nothing farming... is farming as simply as possible within and in co-operation with the natural environment, rather than the modern approach of applying increasingly complex techniques to re-make nature entirely for the benefit of human beings. 3, record 4, English, - holistic%20agriculture
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture biologique
- Techniques agricoles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- agriculture holistique
1, record 4, French, agriculture%20holistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «holistic» traduit la recherche d'une approche globale de l'agriculture. En conséquence, l'appellation «agriculture holistique» ne traduit pas la recherche d'un procédé agricole unique mais, au contraire, regroupe l'ensemble des agricultures «alternatives» ayant, outre une approche environnementale, une vision globale de l'exploitation agricole. 2, record 4, French, - agriculture%20holistique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agronomique, biologique, sociale, spirituelle. Rudolf Steiner a élaboré une méthode agricole poussée et réellement holistique. 3, record 4, French, - agriculture%20holistique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Turtle Island Earth Stewards
1, record 5, English, Turtle%20Island%20Earth%20Stewards
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TIES 2, record 5, English, TIES
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of this organization, which is established in Vancouver, British Columbia, are to promote community land trust activities and such diverse activities as ecological agriculture, alternative education and holistic forestry; as a land trust resource group assists individuals, groups and organizations to establish community land trust for conservation, stewardship or community economic development. 1, record 5, English, - Turtle%20Island%20Earth%20Stewards
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Earth Stewards of Turtle Island
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Environnement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Turtle Island Earth Stewards
1, record 5, French, Turtle%20Island%20Earth%20Stewards
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique). 1, record 5, French, - Turtle%20Island%20Earth%20Stewards
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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