Sustainable Agriculture: Principles and Practices

Sustainable agriculture refers to the farming practices which implement the principles of sustainability. It aims at meeting present food and textile demands of society without compromising with that of future generations. It gives a potential solution to agricultural system to feed the growing population with respect to changing environmental conditions. Sustainable food system is a food system that aims to supply healthy food along with sustainable impacts on economic, environmental and social systems surrounding food. Organic farming is an agricultural system which strives for sustainability using ecologically based pest control and organic fertilizers. Regenerative agriculture focuses on conserving and rehabilitating food and farming systems. This book provides comprehensive insights into sustainable agriculture. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques and the applications of this subject. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.