noun phrase · academic
sustainable agriculture
UK/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/sus·TAIN·a·ble AG·ri·cul·ture
Farming methods that meet current needs without harming the environment or reducing future productivity.
Examples
“Crop rotation and organic fertilisers are key components of sustainable agriculture.”
“Sustainable agriculture helps small farmers adapt to climate change.”
“Governments can support sustainable agriculture through subsidies and training.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in sustainable agriculture is vital if we want to ensure food security while protecting natural resources.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable agriculture
- adopt sustainable agriculture practices
- sustainable farming methods
Word family
Common mistakes
do sustainable agriculture→practice / adopt sustainable agriculture
sustained agriculture→sustainable agriculture
Say it for a higher band
5organic farming→6sustainable farming→7+sustainable agriculture
Synonyms
sustainable farming
eco-friendly agriculture
Easily confused
organic farming
“Organic farming reduces chemical use, but sustainable agriculture also considers water and social factors.”
intensive farming
“Intensive farming can increase yields quickly but often harms soil health.”
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