SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRI-BUSINESS

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AGRI-BUSINESS?

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Sustainable agriculture is a farming practice that prioritizes the health of the planet and human well-being.?It aims to address issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, nutrient pollution, and freshwater consumption while promoting socioeconomic equity, earning profit, and maintaining ecosystem health?

HOW CAN FARMERS AGRI-PRENUERS ADOPT SUSTAINABILITY IN FARMING?

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Crop rotation: This is the practice of growing different crops in the same field in a planned sequence.?It helps to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and control pests and diseases?

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Conservation tillage: This involves leaving crop residues on the soil surface after harvesting instead of plowing them under.?It helps to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, and conserve water?

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Integrated pest management (IPM): This is a holistic approach to pest management that involves using a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical control methods to manage pests while minimizing environmental impact?

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Agroforestry: This is the practice of integrating trees into farming systems.?It helps to improve soil fertility, control soil erosion, and provide additional sources of income for farmers?

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Diversification: Farmers can diversify their crops and livestock to reduce their dependence on a single crop or animal species.?This helps to spread risk and increase resilience to climate change?

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Water conservation: Farmers can conserve water by using drip irrigation, mulching, and other water-saving techniques.?This helps to reduce water use and improve crop yields?

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Organic farming: This is a farming system that avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.?It helps to reduce environmental pollution, improve soil health, and produce healthier food?

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Education and training: Farmers can learn about sustainable agri-business practices through education and training programs offered by government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations?

By adopting these practices, farmers can promote sustainable agri-business practices while improving their livelihoods.

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