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What is conservation agriculture?
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23.01.20
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If not practiced sustainably, agriculture can have a toll on the environment, produce greenhouse gases and contribute to climate change. However, sustainable farming methods can do the opposite — increase resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity and sustainably use natural resources.
One of these methods is conservation agriculture.
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