GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which change would best aid a farmer in making the transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming techniques?
A
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
B
irrigate crops using well water
C
rotate the types of crops grown
D
plant only genetically modified crops
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Crop waste is used as fertilisers to enrich the soil for agriculture. So methods like biogas production and recycling of crop waste are methods used in sustainable agriculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conventional farming uses synthetic chemicals and fertilizers to maximize the yield of a particular crop or set of crops, which are typically genetically modified. This method requires a significant amount of chemical and energy input and weakens the ecology of a landscape.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant a Variety of Crops. Rotating your plants promotes biodiversity. Grow Cover Plants. Reduce Your Tillage. Using Integrated Pest Management Practices (IPM) Combine Livestock and Crops. Taking on Agroforestry Practices. Use All the Land. Apply Permaculture Practices. More items •05-Nov-2022

Detailed explanation-4: -Organic Farming. Agroforestry. Natural Farming. System of Rice Intensification. Precision Farming. Conservation Agriculture. Crop Rotation and Intercropping. Cover Crops and Mulching. More items

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