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Hydroponics

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Principles: Soil-less plant cultivation. Methods: Nutrient solution delivered directly to plant roots. Benefits: Reduced water use, no soil-borne diseases.

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Vertical Farming

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Principles: Optimizing space by growing upward. Methods: Stacking plant beds or using vertical towers. Benefits: High yield per square meter, urban adaptation.

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Agroforestry

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Principles: Integrating trees with crops and/or livestock. Methods: Alley cropping, silvopasture, forest farming. Benefits: Diversified income, soil conservation, enhanced biodiversity.

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Permaculture

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Principles: Sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural ecosystems. Methods: Crop rotation, composting, polycultures. Benefits: Resilience to climate change, soil regeneration, community empowerment.

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Polyculture

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Principles: Growing multiple crop species together. Methods: Intercropping, companion planting. Benefits: Reduced disease spread, pest control, resource use efficiency.

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Conservation Tillage

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Principles: Minimizing soil disturbance. Methods: No-till, ridge-till, mulch-till. Benefits: Reduced soil erosion, improved water infiltration, carbon sequestration.

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Aquaponics

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Principles: Symbiotic environment for fish and plants. Methods: Recycling water between fish tanks and plant growing beds. Benefits: Water efficiency, no need for chemical fertilizers.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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Principles: Combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools. Methods: Crop rotation, beneficial insects, selective pesticides. Benefits: Reduced chemical use, improved crop protection, economic viability.

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Organic Farming

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Principles: Avoiding synthetic chemicals. Methods: Natural pest control, compost, crop rotation. Benefits: No harmful pesticide residues, healthier soil, supports biodiversity.

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Biodynamic Farming

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Principles: Holistic and ecological approach. Methods: Biodynamic preparations, celestial planting calendar. Benefits: Soil fertility, product quality, environmental restoration.

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