1. An Analysis of the 'Sustainable Intensification' of Agriculture (Friends of the Earth International, Amsterdam, 2012). Google Scholar. 7. Foley J. A., et al., Nature 478, 337 (2011). ... International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD), Agriculture at the Crossroads (Island Press ...
    Author:Tara Garnett, M.C. Appleby, A. Balmford, I.J. Bateman, T.G. Benton, P. Bloomer, B. Burlingame, M. Da...Published:2013
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    Sustainable agriculture is defined as "the efficient production of safe, high quality agricultural products, in a way that protects and improves the natural environment, the social and economic conditions of farmers, their employees and local communities, and safeguards the health and welfare of all farmed species" (Buckwell et al., 2015).
  4. britannica.com

    Feb 8, 2025Sustainable agriculture emphasizes planting diverse crops, including heirloom plants, which are often suited to a region's particular climate.Rather than relying on a single crop in industrial monoculture, sustainable agriculture advocates the use of polyculture, in which multiple crops are grown together.Although polyculture is frequently more labour-intensive than industrial monoculture ...
  5. The desire for agriculture to produce more food without environmental harm, and even to make positive contributions to natural and social capital, has been reflected in many calls for more sustainable agriculture. Sustainable intensification (SI) comprises agricultural processes or systems in which production is maintained or increased while ...
    Author:Jules PrettyPublished:2018
  6. nifa.usda.gov

    Dec 16, 2024Agriculture often places significant pressure on natural resources and the environment. Sustainable agricultural practices are intended to protect the environment, expand the Earth's natural resource base, and maintain and improve soil fertility. Based on a multi-pronged goal, sustainable agriculture seeks to: Increase profitable farm income
  7. Sustainable Agricultural Systems Science White Paper U.S. Department of Agriculture Research, Education and Economics Office of the Chief Scientist July 24, 2012 The concept of sustainability has been prominent since the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (Bruntland, 1987). Sustainability and its relevance to U.S.
  8. scienceforsustainableagriculture.com

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    Pro-innovation think-tank Science for Sustainable Agriculture (SSA) has written to the Advertising Standards Agency's head of complaints and investigations, Miles Lockwood, calling on the ASA to investigate potentially misleading claims made by the Soil Association in relation to organic farming and regenerative agriculture.
  9. en.wikipedia.org

    Sustainable agriculture provides a potential solution to enable agricultural systems to feed a growing population within the changing environmental conditions. [6] Besides sustainable farming practices, dietary shifts to sustainable diets are an intertwined way to substantially reduce environmental impacts.
  10. dse.berkeley.edu

    Despite these advantages, sustainable agriculture is not currently implemented at scale, often due to systemic regulatory issues and financial hurdles. Key Highlights. Creating an AI tool for determining climate impacts to crop yield and yield stability. Uncovered compelling federal policy opportunities to incentivize sustainable agriculture.
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