Importance of Sustainable Farming in Food Production

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Importance of sustainable farming in food production
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1IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN FOOD PRODUCTION
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Introduction....................................................................................................................................3
Discussion.......................................................................................................................................3
Conclusion......................................................................................................................................6
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2IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN FOOD PRODUCTION
Introduction
In order to encompass the wide range of food production practices, the sustainable
agricultural practices play an important role for introducing the organic and conventional
production processes (Niggli, 2015). Through the sustainable food production initiatives,
ecological, social and economic situation of a country can be improved. Sustainable farming has
significant impact on economic and social aspects, it reduces over production that mitigates the
chances of food crisis and by increasing the food nutrition health and wellbeing of human are
being maintained. Sustainable farming practices have also significant impact on environmental
aspects as it reduces the climatic change, soil degradation and water contamination. An argument
based on current situation in agriculture industry and its impact on food production process has
been discussed. At the end of this essay, depending on different sustainability concerns the
solutions have been provided.
Discussion
In the words of Niggl (2015), the term sustainability describes the ability of individuals
for meeting the present needs without compromising the abilities of future generations. There are
three pillars depending on which the sustainability concept has been developed. By following the
corporate ethics, sustainability initiative helps to reduce the chances of future damages. Hence, it
can be said that it is important for ensuring the sustainable food production system so that the
effective agricultural practices can be introduced. Sustainable food production practices can play
an influential role for increasing the capability for adopting the extreme weather as well as
climatic changes. In the words of Sanyé-Mengual et al., (2015), depending on different
sustainable initiatives, the resources can efficiently promote the climate smart best practices for
adopting the innovative as well as resource effective production practices.