Sustainable Agriculture
KEY WORDS: precision agriculture; diversity; agro-forestry; agro-ecology; IPM (Integrated Pest Management); permaculture; biodynamics; hydroponics; aquaponics; polycultures; transformative agriculture
What is sustainable agriculture?
The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate three main objectives into their work:
Environmental sustainability in agriculture means good stewardship of the natural systems and resources that farms rely on. Among other things, this involves:
What is sustainable agriculture?
The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s food and textile needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate three main objectives into their work:
- a healthy environment;
- economic profitability; and
- social and economic equity.
Environmental sustainability in agriculture means good stewardship of the natural systems and resources that farms rely on. Among other things, this involves:
- Building and maintaining healthy soil;
- Managing water wisely;
- Minimizing air, water, and climate pollution; and
- Promoting biodiversity
Questions
What is sustainable farming? What is being done in Australia to promote sustainable farming / agriculture? What are some examples of sustainable farming that you can do / apply in your own home (even if you don't live on a farm?) How can you help promote / support sustainable farming / agriculture in your own community / state? |
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