Question

Define sustainable practice in agriculture??

Answer 1

Sustainable agriculture can be defined in many ways, but ultimately it seeks to sustain farmers, resources and communities by promoting farming practices and methods that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities. ... It draws and learns from organic farming.

Answer 2

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Sustainable Development➫ A type of agriculture that focuses on producing long-term crops & livestock while having minimal effects on the environment.

♦ It focus on maintaining economic stability of farms & helping farmers improve their techniques & quality of life.

♦ It provides a variety of organisms with healthy & natural environments to live in.

♦ It conserves energy & reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

➧ Advantages of Sustainable Agriculture:-
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❱ It protect soil nature & renews soil fertility.

❱ It conserves natural resources.

❱ It minimise the use of non renewable resources.

❱ It prevent degradation of our environment.

❱ It ensure paste control by natural or biological method.

❱ It increases agricultural yield and increases income from farm produce.

➧ Methods of Sustainable Agriculture:-
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❱ Rotating crops & embracing diversity.

❱ Planting cover crops.

❱ Reducing or eliminating tillage.

❱ Applying integrated pest management.

❱ Integrating livestock & crops.

❱ Adopting agroforestry practices.


➧ Characteristic of Sustainable Agriculture:-
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❱ Diversity
❱ Reproduction
❱ Soil management
❱ Animal Selection
❱ Animal nutrition
❱ Efficient use of inputs
❱ Management Planning
❱ Consideration of farmer goals

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