- Definition: A sustainable agriculture production system.
- Comprises farming practices adapted to crops and local conditions.
- Importance for Sustainable Farming:
- Protects soil from erosion and degradation.
- Improves soil quality and biodiversity.
- Contributes to preservation of natural resources (water, air).
- Optimizes yields.
- Integrates concerns of productivity, resource conservation, soil quality, and environment.
- Fundamental to sustained productivity growth.