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What are sustainable agriculture practices?

Sustainable agriculture means to produce and enjoy healthy foods without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. The key to sustainable agriculture is finding the right balance between the need for food production and the preservation of environmental ecosystems. Some of the sustainable agriculture practices are

  • Rotating crops and embracing diversity.
  • Reducing or eliminating tillage. 
  • Applying integrated pest management (IPM).
  • Integrating livestock and crops.
  • Adopting agroforestry practices.

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