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Organic Farming
This method avoids synthetic chemicals, utilizing natural processes and organic inputs to maintain soil fertility and control pests, resulting in sustainability and improved soil health.
Conservation Agriculture
Focuses on three core principles: minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotations, leading to reduced soil erosion, increased water retention, and carbon sequestration.
Hydroponic Farming
Plants are grown in nutrient-rich water solutions without soil, allowing for higher yield in smaller areas and controlled conditions, useful for urban settings and reducing water usage.
Aquaponics
Combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (soilless plant farming), cycling fish waste to provide nutrients for plants, which in turn purify water, enhancing sustainability and minimizing waste.
Agroforestry
Integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to benefit from the natural interactions such as enhanced biodiversity, improved soil structure, and additional income from timber or fruit.
Biodynamic Farming
This is a holistic approach similar to organic farming but includes specific compost preparations and planting calendars, aiming to create a self-sustaining ecosystem to improve soil fertility and food quality.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Employs a variety of methods such as biological control, habitat manipulation, and resistant varieties to control pests with minimal use of chemicals, reducing environmental impact and encouraging sustainable crop production.
Precision Agriculture
Incorporates technology like GPS, satellite imagery, and sensors to monitor crop health and soil conditions, optimizing inputs like water and fertilizer to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Permaculture
Focuses on self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems. It emphasizes perennial crops, water conservation, and renewable resources, striving for sustainability and resilience.
Pasture-Raised Livestock
Livestock are raised on a pasture where they can graze on natural diets appropriate for their species, leading to improved animal welfare, better quality meat or dairy products, and healthier ecosystems.
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