Discover published sets by community

Crop rotation involves changing the type of crops grown in an area with each season or year. This practice reduces soil depletion, lowers pest and disease occurrence, and can improve soil fertility and crop yields.

Agroforestry is the integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems. It enhances biodiversity, reduces erosion, improves soil fertility, and can provide additional income through timber or fruits.

Conservation tillage reduces the frequency and intensity of plowing. This conserves soil moisture, reduces erosion, and helps sequester carbon in the soil.

Cover crops are planted to cover soil rather than for harvest. They prevent erosion, improve soil health, enhance water retention, and suppress weeds.

IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

Organic farming eschews the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It relies on natural processes and materials to maintain soil fertility and control pests, thus preserving the ecosystem.

Precision agriculture uses technology to monitor crop needs and apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides more efficiently, thus reducing waste and environmental impact.

Permaculture is a design system that mimics patterns observed in natural ecosystems to create sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural systems.

Aquaponics combines aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. Fish waste provides nutrients for plants, which in turn purify water, reducing the need for fertilizer and water changes.

Biochar is a stable form of carbon produced from organic materials and used as a soil amendment. It improves soil health and sequesters carbon, thus reducing greenhouse gases.

Green manuring involves growing and plowing under cover crops to enhance soil fertility and organic matter content. This enhances nutrient cycling and soil structure.

Mulching involves applying a layer of material to the surface of the soil to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and provide nutrients as it decomposes.

INM combines the use of chemical fertilizers with organic amendments to optimize nutrient availability to crops, enhancing soil fertility and minimizing environmental impacts.

Rainwater harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater for agricultural use. This reduces dependency on groundwater and surface water, thus conserving water resources.

No-till farming is a conservation practice where the soil is not plowed, reducing soil erosion and improving carbon sequestration in the soil.

Biodynamic farming is a holistic approach that uses organic farming methods, taking into account lunar cycles and astrological influences, with the goal of achieving self-sustainment.

Polyculture involves growing multiple crop species together, which can lead to more efficient use of resources, reduced pest pressures, and improved biodiversity.

Companion planting involves strategically placing plants together that can benefit each other by deterring pests, improving growth, and enhancing pollination.

Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose organic waste into high-quality compost. This helps in waste reduction and provides a rich soil amendment.