By farming using soil health principles and systems (sustainable practices) that include no-till, cover cropping and diverse rotations, more and more farmers are actually increasing their soils organic matter and improving microbial activity.

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By farming using soil health principles and systems (sustainable practices) that include no-till, cover cropping and diverse rotations, more and more farmers are actually increasing their soil’s organic matter and improving microbial activity.

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sustainability is defined as the production system aimed at achieving maximum production while maintaining the resources base for the future generation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Building healthy soil and preventing erosion. Managing water wisely. Minimizing air and water pollution. Storing carbon on farms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Soil should be enriched with natural fertilizers such as organic and green manure and compost. Natural fertilizers are healthier for soil, plants, water, air and people than chemical fertilizers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence the type of organic farming that helps to maintain soil health is crop rotation.

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