Ethics in Farming Community by Farid.pptx

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1. Ghulam Farid Senior Agriculture Officer (Extension) Kamoke Ethics in Farming Community

2. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Ethics (also called Moral Philosophy), the discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong What are ETHICS ?

3. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Ethics in Farming Community Well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans taught to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues

4. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA A responsible agriculture production system is a farming approach: Emphasizes sustainable and ethical practices to meet the demands for food, fiber, and other agricultural products Minimizing negative environmental, social, and economic impacts. It involves various principles and strategies to ensure that agriculture is conducted in a way that is environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and economically viable

5. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Environmental Sustainability Soil Health: Focuses on maintaining and improving soil fertility and structure through practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage. Water Management: Emphasizes efficient water use, responsible irrigation, and water conservation to reduce water wastage and prevent pollution.

6. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Biodiversity Conservation: Seeks to protect and enhance biodiversity through habitat preservation, planting native species, and reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Climate Resilience: Adapts farming practices to withstand the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

7. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Economic Viability Farm Profitability: Aims to ensure that farmers receive a fair income for their labor while managing production costs effectively. Market Access: Promotes fair and transparent markets that provide equitable opportunities for farmers to sell their products at reasonable prices. Risk Management: Encourages strategies to mitigate risks associated with changing weather patterns, market fluctuations, and other factors.

8. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Social Responsibility Community Well-being: Considers the welfare of farming communities, ensuring equitable access to resources and supporting local economies. Labor Rights: Prioritizes fair wages, safe working conditions, and the protection of labor rights for farm workers Food Security: Contributes to food security by producing nutritious and safe food in sufficient quantities.

9. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Resource Efficiency Energy Efficiency: Seeks to minimize the use of energy-intensive practices and explores renewable energy sources on farms Waste Reduction: Aims to reduce waste through practices like composting and recycling

10. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA Technology and Innovation: Encourages the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that enhance efficiency and sustainability, such as precision agriculture and data-driven decision-making. Education and Knowledge Sharing: Promotes knowledge exchange among farmers, researchers, and policymakers to disseminate best practices and foster continuous improvement in agriculture.

11. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (EXTENSION) GUJRANWALA