Sustainable Agriculture

Farming in sustainable ways is referred to as sustainable agriculture. Its key feature is that it seeks to meet the current textile and food needs of the society without compromising the ability of the coming generations to meet their needs. It is based on the understanding of various benefits which can be obtained from well-functioning eco-systems. It can be used to produce adequate amount of food to feed a growing population without affecting the environment in a negative manner. There are a number of practices which are associated with sustainable agriculture such as minimizing the use of water as well as the level of pollution on the farm. This textbook elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of sustainable agriculture. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.