Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues.pptx
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According to Benedict T. Palen Jr., sustainable farming is the perennation of crop production against the destruction brought about by environmental conditions.
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Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues Agriculture is at the core of human life and existence as it provides food, raw materials, and cash income to people around the world. In fact, the ever-increasing global population continues to increase the demand for agricultural products. According to Benedict T. Palen Jr. , sustainable farming is the perennation of crop production against the destruction brought about by environmental conditions.
Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues Indeed, with modern eco-friendly technical facilities, the quality of soil is improved, and the efficiency in the use of water and productivity never-ending depletion of natural resources. Soil Management and Crop Diversification Sustainable farming revolves primarily around healthy soil. With soil conservation measures such as crop diversification, cover cropping, and organic fertilization, productivity can be maintained over the years. One of soil diversity prescriptions is crop rotation, where dissimilar kinds of crops are cultivated so that soil can gradually regenerate while chemical fertilizers are reduced in use. This way, balances of nutrients and pests are also kept naturally. The reduced tillage methods are further soil conservations in terms of structure and moisture that are key in sustaining agricultural productivity downstream.
Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues Water Resource Utilization Modern-day agriculture has brought a phenomenon of the latter to water scarcity, and these new technologies require efficient water application. These include systems of drip irrigation that apply to rainwater harvesting and later allow it to flow to the crops, maximally utilizing it. Responsible water use in farming, as opined by Benedict T. Palen Jr. , will reduce the pressure on the environment while increasing yield on a larger scale. With precision irrigation and water recycling, water-scarce areas acquire crop production even during prolonged droughts, being a successful agricultural activity anywhere.
Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues The technologies are advanced in Agriculture. Production technology is moving forward, thus revolutionizing agriculture. Presently, there could not be too much effort in continuous innovation for sustainability. The sensor-based irrigation, smart farming applications, and automated machines were specifically intended to continuously supply farmers with what is going on underground and manage resource availability to stir the increase in production. Data-oriented precision agriculture relies on the analysis that assesses amounts of input water, nutrients, and pest control to crop production while minimizing excess use.
Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues The Way Forward for Sustainable Agriculture Indeed, all methods that are high in production yet low in environmental effects will be the future of farming. Scientists and farmers have conceived and are now implementing innovative ideas to counteract some of the problems posed by climate change, soil erosion, and resource depletion. Governments and their organizations are also actively involved in promoting sustainable agriculture policy across the globe and within their territories and regions, training and instilling responsible farming practices. Running awareness programs coupled with farmers’ services helps build their capacity to adopt these advanced methodologies. Hydroponics and agroforestry are also becoming widely accepted practices being nurtured into the future of sustainable farming for feeding coming generations.
Benedict T. Palen Jr - Sustainable Agriculture: Importance To Environmental And Resource-Related Issues Conclusion Sustainable agriculture nourishes an institution that is future viable in sustainable agricultural systems and the environment, carrying soil conservation, improved water management schemes, and technological innovations as its key components. Such input would thus enhance production without compromising the natural resultant systems. These measures will, therefore, build an economy on a healthy planet. Sustainability is, hence, not just an option for agriculture but a must for the foregone farming future, according to Benedict T. Palen Jr.