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Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture means thinking of new ways to help farmers produce their food and fibre,
while taking care of their local environment. Some things farmers are doing include:
- Growing crops that are more suited to the conditions on their farm.
- Planting trees to help with the quality of the soil and controlling
the water table.
- Planting crops that help with the quality of the soil.
- Growing more than one type of crop to reduce pesticide use.
- Using compost or animal manure as a natural fertiliser and soil
improver.
- Developing sustainable irrigation systems that use water wisely.
- Planting and protecting natural vegetation to retain the local
biodiversity.
- Relying on other businesses, like tourism, to make their farms
more viable.
- Concentrating on caring for the land for future generations, rather
than just using it for today.
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