Question

What are the negative effects on soil and water due to conventional, mechanized farming practices?

• A. reduction in soil organic matter
• B. soil erosion
• C. leaching of pesticides and fertilizers into the groundwater
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

Conventional farming systems share many characteristics like rapid technological innovation, large capital investments, uniform high-yield hybrid crops, extensive use of pesticides, fertilizers, and external energy inputs.

Negative effects include:

Reduction in soil organic matter may be attributed to excessive use of fertilisers.

Soil erosion because of over irrigation may lead to soil erosion

Leaching of pesticides and fertilizers into the groundwater due to extensive use of pesticides and fertilizers.