Question

What is/are the practice(s) used in Sustainable agriculture?

• A. Use of natural pesticides
• B. Increased use of pesticides
• C. Increase in yield by maximising use of fertilizers
• D. Usage of minimum chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

Use of natural pesticides

D

Usage of minimum chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Sustainable agriculture refers to the farming in a sustainable manner to get profitable yields without causing any harm to the environment. Sustainable agriculture uses ecological principles for farming.

The method adopted for sustainable agriculture is to minimize the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers and instead use environment-friendly natural pesticides and fertilizers. Natural manure made from decaying remains of previous crop plants and animals is used. These practices do not harm the environment.