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Organic farming methods
combine scientific knowledge
and modern technology with
traditional farming
practices based on thousands
of years of agriculture. In
general, organic methods
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Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture
integrates three main goals:
environmental stewardship,
farm profitability, and
prosperous farming
communities. Sustainable
agriculture refers to the
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Cereal
Cereal crops are mostly
grasses cultivated for their
edible seeds (actually a
fruit called a caryopsis).
Cereal grains are grown in
greater quantities worldwide
than any other type of crop
and provides more food
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Legume
The term legume has two
closely related meanings in
botany, legume can refer to
either the plant itself, or
to the edible fruit (or
useful part). Legumes are
noteworthy for their ability
to fix atmospheric nitrogen,
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Agriculture
Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber and many other desired products by the cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock). The practice of ... > more -
Heirloom plant
An heirloom plant is an open-pollinated cultivar that was commonly grown during earlier periods in human history, but which is not used in modern large-scale agriculture. Since most popular heirloom ... > more -
Organic gardening
Organic gardening is a form of gardening that uses substantial diversity in pest control to reduce the use of pesticides and tries to provide as much fertility with local sources of nutrients rather ... > more -
Animal husbandry
Animal husbandry is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock. As such, it is a vital skill for farmers and, in some countries in many ... > more -
Fish farming
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. It involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility that ... > more -
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Pollination management
Pollination Management is the label for horticultural practices that accomplish or enhance pollination of a crop, to improve yield or quality, by understanding of the particular crop's pollination ... > more -
Greenhouse
A greenhouse (also called a glasshouse or hothouse) is a building where plants are cultivated. A greenhouse is built of glass or plastic; it heats up because the sun's incoming electromagnetic ... > more
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