Sustainability in Traditional Agroecosystems
Ecologically sound practices that sustain traditional agriculture.
Traditional Agroecosystems:
* Do not depend on purchased inputs.
* Make use of locally available and renewable resources.
* Emphasize nutrient recycling.
* Are beneficial for both on- and off-farm environments.
* Are adapted to local conditions.
* Take full advantage of microenvironments.
* Maximize yield while sustaining productive capacity.
* Maintain spatial and temporal diversity and continuity use production to meet local needs first.
* Rely on and conserve local genetic diversity.
* Rely on and conserve indigenous knowledge and culture >>>>
by Professor Stephen R. Gliessman
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