S
ustainable farming or in a
broader term, Sustainable
agriculture is using farming practices considering
the ecological cycles. It is also sensitive towards the microorganisms
and their equations with the environment at large. In simpler terms,
sustainable farming is farming
ecologically by promoting methods and practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound and protect public
health. It does not only concentrate
on the economic aspect of farming,
but also on the use of nonrenewable factors in the process
thoughtfully and effectively. This
contributes to the growth of nutritious and healthy food as well as
bringing up the standard of living
of the farmer.
Republished with kind permission of Conserve Energy Future
Our environment, and subsequently
our ecology have become an area
of concern for us over the last few
decades. This has increasingly led us
to contemplate, innovate and employ alternate methods or smaller
initiatives to save our ecology. One
such initiative is sustainable farming. It simply means production of
food, plants and animal products
using farming techniques that
prove to be beneficial for public
health and promote economic profitability. It draws and learns from
organic farming.
Sustainable farming or Sustainable
agriculture helps the farmers innovate and employ recycling methods,
this apart from the conventional
perks of farming. A very good example of recycling in sustainable
farming would be the crop waste or
animal manure. The same can be
transformed into fertilizers that can
help enrich the soil. Another method that can be employed is crop
rotation. This helps the soil maintain its nutrients and keeps the soil
rich and potent. Collection of rainwater via channeling and then its
utilization for irrigation is also a
good example of sustainable farming practices.
Benefits of Sustainable Farming
1. Environment Preservation
2. Economic Profitability
3. Most efficient use of nonrenewable resources
4. Protection of Public Health
5. Social and Economic Equity
Sustainable Farming Methods or
Practices
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