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Hydroponics
Principles: Soil-less plant cultivation. Methods: Nutrient solution delivered directly to plant roots. Benefits: Reduced water use, no soil-borne diseases.
Vertical Farming
Principles: Optimizing space by growing upward. Methods: Stacking plant beds or using vertical towers. Benefits: High yield per square meter, urban adaptation.
Agroforestry
Principles: Integrating trees with crops and/or livestock. Methods: Alley cropping, silvopasture, forest farming. Benefits: Diversified income, soil conservation, enhanced biodiversity.
Permaculture
Principles: Sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural ecosystems. Methods: Crop rotation, composting, polycultures. Benefits: Resilience to climate change, soil regeneration, community empowerment.
Polyculture
Principles: Growing multiple crop species together. Methods: Intercropping, companion planting. Benefits: Reduced disease spread, pest control, resource use efficiency.
Conservation Tillage
Principles: Minimizing soil disturbance. Methods: No-till, ridge-till, mulch-till. Benefits: Reduced soil erosion, improved water infiltration, carbon sequestration.
Aquaponics
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.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Principles: Combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools. Methods: Crop rotation, beneficial insects, selective pesticides. Benefits: Reduced chemical use, improved crop protection, economic viability.
Organic Farming
Principles: Avoiding synthetic chemicals. Methods: Natural pest control, compost, crop rotation. Benefits: No harmful pesticide residues, healthier soil, supports biodiversity.
Biodynamic Farming
Principles: Holistic and ecological approach. Methods: Biodynamic preparations, celestial planting calendar. Benefits: Soil fertility, product quality, environmental restoration.
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