Importance of Sustainable agriculture

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Sustainable agriculture is important to adopt worldwide, to protect natural ecosystems as food production increases to feed a world population, there are many projections, which estimate that the world population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, and these would be the most important reasons why there is a need to double world food production, but at the same time reduce the area of ​​land under cultivation to protect natural ecosystems.

Sustainable agriculture is the one that, in the long term, promotes the quality of the environment and the base resources on which agriculture depends; provides the fibers and food necessary for the human being; It is economically viable and improves the quality of life of farmers and society as a whole.

When it is said to be long term, it is because it is a production system that will guarantee its permanence over time, to benefit society, with the adequate supply of food at reasonable and profitable prices.

The demand for agricultural goods, especially food and fiber, will surely increase; In fact, current projections suggest that by 2025 there will be three billion more people to feed and clothe.

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However, the possibilities of sustainable development will be increasingly far away if the processes of environmental deterioration are not contained and reversed; mainly, deforestation, forest fires, soil degradation, overexploitation, water pollution and loss of biodiversity.

Activities in agriculture make use of natural resources, such as water and soil, to supply human beings with food and raw materials for clothing, which is why it is a key aspect in the process of sustainable development, as it is at stake largely the non-renewable resources vital for the human being.

Another benefit of sustainable agriculture is that through its practice, it will improve the quality of life of farmers who practice it and the environment that surrounds them while promoting recycling, reusing crop residues previous and manure as fertilizer.

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This type of agriculture also protects native species, both animals and plants; it stimulates soil fertility and protects water resources... Also Sustainable agriculture complies with the principles of sustainability, that is, it is capable of maintaining or improving the environmental quality of the resources on which it depends, such as soil, biodiversity and water. In addition, this type of agriculture is economically feasible and improves the quality of life of the producer, his environment and society.