noun phrase · academic
sustainable farming
UK/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈfɑːmɪŋ/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/sus·TAIN·a·ble FARM·ing
Farming methods that protect the environment and can be maintained long-term.
Examples
“Many governments support sustainable farming to ensure food supplies for future generations.”
“Crop rotation and reduced pesticide use are examples of sustainable farming practices.”
“Sustainable farming can also improve soil health and biodiversity.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in sustainable farming techniques can help rural communities become more resilient to climate change.”
Collocations
- sustainable farming practices
- promote sustainable farming
Word family
Common mistakes
We need sustainable agriculture for future.→We need sustainable farming for the future.
Sustainable farm is good.→Sustainable farming is good.
Say it for a higher band
5organic farming→6eco-friendly farming→7+sustainable farming
Synonyms
ecological farming
Easily confused
organic farming
“Organic farming avoids synthetic pesticides, while sustainable farming focuses on long-term resource management.”
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