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SUSTAINABILITY

1. Definition sustainability

sustainability means producing enough food, fiber, and other products without degrading the soil, water, biodiversity, or climate—ensuring farms remain productive and profitable for future generations. It’s about balancing farm productivity, environmental health, and rural community well-being.

2. Process in Agriculture

1. Soil Health Management
Crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, compost use.

2. Water Conservation
Efficient irrigation, rainwater harvesting, preventing contamination.

3. Biodiversity Preservation
Agroforestry, hedgerows, protecting pollinators, planting native species.

4. Climate-Smart Practices
Reduced chemical use, renewable energy on farms, carbon sequestration in soil.

5. Efficient Resource Use
Precision farming (GPS, sensors), balanced fertilizer use, waste recycling.

6. Community & Economic Sustainability
Fair wages for farm workers, supporting local markets, cooperative farming.

3. Benefits in Agriculture

Environmental
Reduced soil erosion and degradation.
Improved water quality and availability.
Greater biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Social
Stronger rural communities and farmer livelihoods.
Safer, healthier food for consumers.

Economic
Lower input costs (fertilizers, pesticides, water).
Long-term productivity of farmland.
Market advantage through organic or sustainably certified products.