Farming Based Livelihood Systems and Sustainability

Reduced environmental impact.

It increases fertility and reduces reliance on external inputs.

It conserves water resources.

<p>It aids in ecological balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The need for significant investment in new technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides incentives and frameworks for farmers to make the transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers significant market opportunities for sustainably produced food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By enhancing food safety through healthy soils and reduced chemical use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainable agriculture prioritizes environmental stewardship alongside economic viability and social equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conservation tillage minimizes soil disturbance, maintaining soil structure, reducing erosion, and improving water retention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crop rotation maintains soil fertility and reduces pest pressure by alternating different crop types in a field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IPM combines various methods, including biological controls, to effectively manage pests and diseases, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cover cropping involves planting crops specifically to improve soil health, such as adding nitrogen and suppressing weeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effective water management optimizes irrigation techniques like drip irrigation to minimize water usage and conserve limited resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to information can significantly influence farming decisions and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change alters rainfall patterns and increases temperatures, potentially leading to reduced agricultural productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Farming methods that protect the environment, conserve resources, and support long-term farm viability.

Sustainable agriculture lowers chemical use, minimizing pesticide application and soil erosion.

Sustainable agriculture leads to healthier soil, higher fertility, and less reliance on external inputs.

Sustainable agriculture practices help conserve water resources, crucial in regions with water scarcity.

Implementing sustainable agriculture may require significant investments in new methods, training, and supportive infrastructure.

Government policies and incentives are essential to encourage wider adoption of sustainable farming methods.

Farmers need access to information and training resources to effectively employ sustainable agriculture techniques.

Sustainable agriculture practices make farms more resistant to climate change impacts like droughts and floods.

Prioritizes environmental care, financial success, and fairness in farming to maintain farm productivity for a long time.

Farming methods that disturb the soil very little, helping maintain soil health, reducing erosion, and improving water holding ability.

Planting different crops in a field each year to keep soil healthy and reduce pests.

Using many different ways to control pests, not just chemicals, to improve ecological balance.

Planting crops to improve soil health, add nutrients, and reduce weeds.

Smart use of water in farming, like using less water for irrigation, to conserve water.

How farming provides a way of life and income for people, especially important for many developing countries.

Many things affect how successful a farm is, including land access, market conditions, and government rules.