FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is sustainable agriculture?
A
It is the growing of food using farming methods that protect the local environment.
B
It is the growing of food, plants and animal products using farming methods that protect the local environment.
C
It is the growing of food, plants and animal products using farming methods that harm the local environment.
D
It is the growing of plants using farming methods that protect the local environment.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. It can be based on an understanding of ecosystem services.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sustainable agriculture, also known as sustainable farming, is defined as producing food and livestock over the long term with minimal negative effects on the environment. Its goal is to provide food for growing human populations while taking the welfare of the surrounding ecosystem into account.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Promote environmental stewardship.

Detailed explanation-4: -While organic agriculture ensures the usage of organic agri-inputs, sustainable farming focuses on increasing the efficacy of agri-inputs by monitoring crop health, the types of fertilizers used, and soil nutrient information in near-real-time using applications like SmartFarm.

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