Sustainable Development (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Sustainable development in farming
Sustainable development in farming
Meeting today's agricultural needs while ensuring future generations can farm productively
Three pillars of sustainable development
Three pillars of sustainable development
Economic viability, environmental protection, social responsibility
Purpose of reduced tillage
Purpose of reduced tillage
Prevents soil erosion and preserves soil structure
Benefits of crop rotations
Benefits of crop rotations
Break pest/disease cycles, maintain soil nutrients naturally
Purpose of drip irrigation systems
Purpose of drip irrigation systems
Deliver water directly to roots, reducing waste
IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
Combines biological, cultural, and chemical control methods
Purpose of hedgerows and field margins
Purpose of hedgerows and field margins
Provide habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife
Carbon sequestration locations in farming
Carbon sequestration locations in farming
In soils and vegetation
Input cost reduction from sustainable practices
Input cost reduction from sustainable practices
10-25% reduction within 3-5 years
Importance of soil fertility preservation
Importance of soil fertility preservation
Ensures productive farmland for future generations