A sustainable cropping practice is one that yields sufficient production, at a sufficiently lower cost, so that a reasonable income for the farming household is provided over time. Often adopting unsustainable cropping practices can give a farmer a higher income in the first few years, increasing their attractiveness to farmers – particularly if they are […]
A sustainable cropping system is one that yields sufficient production, at a low enough cost, to provide a worthwhile income for the farming household now and into the future. However, to achieve this objective, you as a farmer, will require more management skills and a willingness to initially devote more time to your farm. Agroforestry […]