GEOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
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using reduced or not tiling of soil
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using manure to fertilize soil
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cultivating only one species of plant on each farm
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rotating different crops or livestock on a plot of land
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Detailed explanation-1: -Monoculture farming is a form of agriculture that is based on growing only one type of a crop at one time on a specific field.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hydroponics is already frequently used in large-scale commercial farms, especially for growing lettuce and tomatoes. It’s thought to be one of the most sustainable farming systems due to its emphasis on water conservation, lack of harmful chemicals and lack of soil damage.
Detailed explanation-3: -Monoculture/solely crop production farms are the farming types by which farmers grow only crops, both annual crops/trees and field crops, such as wheat, corn, rice, rapeseed, sugar cane, and cotton.
Detailed explanation-4: -Agroforestry is a farming method which involves growing shrubs and trees among other plants and vegetables. It combines forestry and agricultural practices to guarantee a sustainable and highly productive approach to land use.
Detailed explanation-5: -Rotating crops and embracing diversity. Planting cover crops and perennials. Reducing or eliminating tillage. Applying integrated pest management (IPM). More items •10-Apr-2017