sustainable agriculture

[ suh-stey-nuh-buhl ag-ri-kuhl-cher ]

noun

1. any of a number of farming methods, such as rotating crops and minimizing or eliminating chemicals, that preserve a healthy agricultural environment by preventing depletion of natural resources. Compare unsustainable agriculture ( def ).

Example Sentences

Claudio Angelo from Brazil's Climate Observatory said that in the case of his country, while measures like punishing people for felling trees had been successful it was also important to focus on promoting things like sustainable agriculture.

From BBC

Other money would be used to create parks, protect wildlife and habitats, fight air pollution, address extreme heat events and fund sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times

Xiuhtecutli works with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition to protect farmworkers from the occupational risks and exploitation they face.

From Salon

The University of Liège played a crucial role in this study, contributing cutting-edge resources and expertise in the fields of artificial intelligence and sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily

These findings advance the current understanding of the roles that mycoviruses play and their potential for sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily