Chapter 4 Integrated agriculture: sustainable agriculture and decarbonizing practices
Introduction
Integrated agriculture (integrated farming) is a sustainable agricultural system that harmoniously integrates various components such as livestock, crop production, fish, poultry, and trees. This holistic approach fosters biodiversity and enhances ecosystem resilience, creating a balanced and self-sustaining environment. By combining different farming activities, integrated farming maximizes resource efficiency, minimizes waste, and promotes synergistic interactions between different elements of the farm ecosystem. Through the integration of diverse agricultural practices, integrated farming not only boosts productivity and profitability but ...
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