{"id":18674,"date":"2020-02-12T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/?p=18674"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T16:13:08","slug":"sustainable-farming-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/sustainable-farming-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Farming Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sustainable agricultural practices are, today, one of the best solutions to the major challenges of conventional farming. They help reduce the environmental impact of agrochemicals, improve soil health and biodiversity, and promote the efficient use of natural resources such as water and nutrients<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What are sustainable farming practices and why are they important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable farming practices<\/strong> are techniques designed to balance food production with environmental preservation, ensuring future generations can meet their food needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a global context of climate change and environmental degradation, sustainable practices are crucial for food security and agricultural resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Close-up of freshly harvested vegetables in the hands of the farmer in the organic garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable farming practices
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Europe is paving the way for more sustainable agriculture through innovative practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Use Efficiency<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Drip irrigation systems and technologies to minimize waste<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reducing pesticide use<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Biological alternatives for pest control<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Soil restoration<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Biofertilizers to improve soil health and prevent erosion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Biodiversity protection<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Creating ecological corridors and natural
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The role of the CAP <\/strong>and eco-schemes in sustainable agriculture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)<\/strong> of the European Union<\/a> is a key driver in the transition to sustainability. Eco-schemes<\/a>, introduced in the CAP Strategic Plans, provide incentives for farmers to adopt climate- and environment-friendly practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key CAP and <\/strong>
EU Green Deal Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n