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What is the general definition of sustainable agriculture?
Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
How has sustainable development been defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO)?
Sustainable development has been defined as 'The management and conservation of the natural resource base, and the orientation of technological and institutional change in such a manner as to ensure the attainment and continued satisfaction of.'
Who shared the vision of sustainable agriculture?
People from different backgrounds, from farmers to consumers, shared the vision of sustainable agriculture.
What is the source of the general definition of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text?
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What organization provided a definition of sustainable development in the text?
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What are the definitions of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text?
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What are the components of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text?
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What is the principle on which sustainability rests in agriculture?
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Who provided a definition of sustainable development in the text, and what did it entail?
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What is the vision shared by people from different backgrounds, according to the text?
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What is the principle of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text?
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What has sustainable development been defined as by the Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO)?
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What are some of the components of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text?
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Where is the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program mentioned in the text located?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable agriculture is an agricultural development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Definition of Sustainable Development
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations defines sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Vision of Sustainable Agriculture
- People from different backgrounds share a vision of sustainable agriculture that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Principle of Sustainable Agriculture
- The principle of sustainable agriculture rests on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Components of Sustainable Agriculture
- No specific components of sustainable agriculture are mentioned in the text.
Source of Definition
- The general definition of sustainable agriculture is sourced from the United Nations.
Organization Providing Definition
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations provided a definition of sustainable development.
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Test your knowledge of sustainable agriculture principles and practices with this quiz. Explore definitions, world classification and distribution of agricultural systems, and the components of sustainable agriculture. See how different sets of philosophies and principles contribute to the vision of sustainable agriculture.