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ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

    S ustainable Agriculture  is the management and conservation of the natural resource base, and the orientation of technological and institutional change in such a manner as to ensure the attainment and continued satisfaction of human needs for present and future generations (FAO).  Sustainability has three principal dimensions : economic growth, social equity and protection of the environment. Underlying the economic dimension is the principle that society's well being would have to be maximized and poverty eradicated through the optimal and efficient use of natural resources. The social aspects refers to the relationship between nature and human beings, uplifting the welfare of the people , improving access to basic health and education services , fulfill food security needs and respect for human rights. The environmental dimension , on the other hand is concerned with the conservation and enhancement of the physical and biological resource base...
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