Topic
sustainable farming
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSustainable agricultural practicesExplains the benefits of sustainable practices such as conservation agriculture, agroforestry, integrated pest management, organic and precision farming, and the barriers to their adoption.
- Soil, water & climate, Global7 amazing facts about sustainable farmingAnswers common questions on sustainable agriculture, from its environmental benefits and costs to why it is not yet the global standard and how consumers can eat more sustainably.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalIs permaculture possible in an urban environment?Explains how permaculture principles can be scaled down for cities, the benefits and challenges, and examples from Baltimore and San Francisco.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalThe benefits and challenges of sustainable agriculture, and how farmers can adopt more eco-friendly practicesExplains how crop rotation, cover crops, conservation tillage and integrated pest management benefit farms, the hurdles to switching, and how farmers can make a start.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSustainable farming with millets: nurturing a greener tomorrowExplains why millets, which tolerate drought and need less water, fertiliser and pesticide than many staples, suit sustainable farming, and what holds back wider adoption.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalDrip irrigation: the best way to irrigate your farmsDrip irrigation delivers water and fertiliser drop by drop to plant roots, saving water and energy, though it brings high set-up costs, clogging and maintenance needs.
- Soil, water & climate, Global5 techniques for sustainable farmingA guide to five sustainable farming methods: permaculture, aquaponics and hydroponics, renewable energy, crop rotation with polycultures, and agroforestry.