Holiday
Homework
Science
Pankhuri
*INDEX*
1} To explain the key
principle
2} To analyes the
environment impact
3} benefits of crops
rotation
1. explain the key principles of sustainable agriculture, including
ecological balance,
resource conservation
Sustainableagriculture is a farming approach that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs. It focuses on maintaining ecological balance, conserving resources, and promoting long-term
environmental health. Key principles include:
1. Ecological Balance:
o Sustainable agriculture seeks to work in harmony with nature, maintaining biodiversity and ensuring that ecosystems
remain stable and productive.
o Practices such as agroforestry, crop rotation, and integrated pest management help maintain healthy soil, reduce the risk of
pests and diseases, and improve resilience to climate change.
2. Resource Conservation:
o Soil Conservation: Protecting soil from erosion, degradation, and nutrient depletion through techniques like cover
cropping, reduced tillage, and mulching.
o Water Conservation: Using efficient irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-saving techniques to minimize
water usage while ensuring crops have adequate moisture.
o Energy Conservation: Reducing reliance on fossil fuels by utilizing renewable energy sources and efficient farming practices.
2. analyse the environmental impact of conventional
agricultural practices and compare
them with sustainable methods
Below is a comparison that highlights the key differences in their impact:
1. Soil Health
Conventional Agriculture:
o Soil Degradation: Over time, conventional farming practices like monocropping (growing the same crop
repeatedly) and intensive tilling can degrade soil structure and fertility. This results in soil erosion, loss of organic
matter, and depletion of essential nutrients.
o Chemical Fertilizers: The use of synthetic fertilizers can lead to nutrient imbalances in the soil, reducing its long-
term fertility and creating dependence on more chemical inputs.
Sustainable Agriculture:
o Soil Conservation: Sustainable methods, such as crop rotation, agroforestry, and conservation tillage, help
maintain soil health by improving its structure, reducing erosion, and increasing organic matter content.
o Organic Fertilizers: The use of compost, manure, and cover crops in sustainable farming restores nutrients
naturally and enhances the soil's ability to retain moisture, improving long-term fertility without chemical
dependency.
3} discuss the benefits of crop rotation and organic
farming in promoting sustainability
and resilience in agricultural systems
Both crop rotation and organic farming play vital roles in promoting
sustainability and resilience in agricultural systems. Crop rotation helps
to maintain soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and ensure a more
diversified and resilient farm system. Organic farming, on the other
hand, enhances soil fertility, reduces chemical dependence, supports
biodiversity, and mitigates climate change through carbon
sequestration. When practiced together, these methods form a
powerful, integrated approach to sustainable agriculture that can lead
to long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits.
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