6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture

• The principles of sustainable agriculture include minimising environmental impact
• What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?

  Conserving natural resources
• Order the principles of sustainable agriculture based on their focus:

  1️⃣ Minimising Environmental Impact

  2️⃣ Enhancing Biodiversity

  3️⃣ Conserving Soil and Water

  4️⃣ Improving Resource Efficiency

  5️⃣ Supporting Local Communities
• What is a key practice for maintaining soil health in sustainable agriculture?

  Reduced tillage
• Why is crop rotation important for soil health?

  Breaks pest and disease cycles
• What is achieved by reducing the harmful effects caused by agriculture in sustainable farming practices?

  Healthier ecosystems
• What is the definition of sustainable agriculture?

  Farming practices that conserve resources
• Match the principles of sustainable agriculture with their aims:

  Minimise environmental impact ↔️ Protect natural resources

  Enhance biodiversity ↔️ Enhance ecosystem health

  Improve resource efficiency ↔️ Promote economic stability

  Support local communities ↔️ Ensure food security
• Enhancing biodiversity improves resilience to pests and diseases.

  True
• Supporting local communities strengthens local economies and food security.


  True
• Organic amendments enhance water-holding capacity in the soil.


  True
• Match the principles of sustainable agriculture with their descriptions:

  Minimising Environmental Impact ↔️ Reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

  Enhancing Biodiversity ↔️ Increasing plant and animal species diversity

  Conserving Soil and Water ↔️ Protecting and managing soil and water resources

  Improving Resource Efficiency ↔️ Optimising the use of inputs like fertilisers

  Supporting Local Communities ↔️ Prioritising local food production and markets
• Conserving soil and water resources effectively reduces soil erosion and enhances water availability.

  True
• What is the purpose of cover cropping in soil health management?

  Protecting and enriching soil
• Soil health management practices increase water retention and promote beneficial soil microorganisms.


  True
• Monitoring and identifying pests is crucial for targeted and timely interventions in IPM.


  True
• Match the water management strategy with its benefit:

  Water Conservation ↔️ Reduces water consumption

  Water Harvesting ↔️ Provides supplemental water

  Irrigation Management ↔️ Improves water use efficiency
• Conserving soil and water reduces erosion and enhances water availability.


  True
• Enhancing biodiversity in agricultural systems improves resilience to pests and diseases.


  True
• Match the soil health practice with its description:

  Cover Cropping ↔️ Growing plants between cash crops

  Reduced Tillage ↔️ Minimizing soil disturbance

  Organic Amendments ↔️ Applying compost or manure

  Crop Rotation ↔️ Alternating crop types
• Crop rotation breaks pest and disease cycles in agriculture.


  True
• Water conservation techniques like drip irrigation reduce water consumption
• What is the primary benefit of precision farming in reducing energy use?

  Optimizing input use
• Why is maintaining genetic diversity crucial in sustainable agriculture?

  Adapts crops to conditions
• Saved seeds are adapted to local growing conditions, improving resilience.


  True
• Heirloom and traditional varieties often have higher nutritional content.


  True
• Local food production reduces food miles and transportation emissions
• What is the primary goal of improving resource efficiency in sustainable agriculture?

  Reducing environmental impact
• Adding organic amendments to soil increases organic matter and nutrient content
• Match the soil health practice with its benefit:

  Cover Cropping ↔️ Improves nutrient cycling

  Reduced Tillage ↔️ Preserves soil structure

  Organic Amendments ↔️ Enhances water retention

  Crop Rotation ↔️ Breaks pest cycles
• IPM uses multiple control methods, such as cultural, mechanical, and biological techniques, to prevent pesticide resistance
• The aims of sustainable agriculture include protecting natural resources and enhancing ecosystem health
• What are the overarching goals of sustainable agriculture?

  Protect resources, enhance ecosystems
• What does conserving soil and water help reduce in sustainable agriculture?

  Soil erosion
• What is the primary benefit of reduced tillage in sustainable agriculture?

  Preserves soil structure
• What is the goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in sustainable agriculture?

  Minimize environmental impact
• What is one method of water harvesting in sustainable agriculture?

  Constructing ponds
• Using renewable energy sources like solar power reduces reliance on fossil fuels
• Match the benefit of seed saving with its description:

  Adaptation ↔️ Seeds adapted to local conditions

  Preservation ↔️ Maintains unique genetic traits

  Independence ↔️ Reduces reliance on commercial seeds
• What is genetic diversity and why is it crucial in sustainable agriculture?

  Variety of genetic information