sustainable agriculture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-006186",
  "term": "sustainable agriculture",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "An integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term - (A) satisfy human food and fiber needs; (B) enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; (C) make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; (D) sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and (E) enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.",
  "synonyms": [
    "regenerative agriculture",
    "regenerative farming",
    "sustainable agricultural production",
    "sustainable animal production",
    "sustainable crop production",
    "sustainable dairy farming",
    "sustainable farming",
    "sustainable livestock production",
    "sustainable plant and animal production"
  ],
  "subject": "Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry",
  "see_also": [
    "sustainable development",
    "agricultural management",
    "foodshed",
    "local food systems",
    "environment",
    "Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network",
    "ecosystem management",
    "permaculture",
    "precision agriculture",
    "organic foods",
    "agroforestry",
    "best management practices",
    "sustained yield management",
    "agroecology",
    "agrobiodiversity",
    "alternative farming",
    "organic production",
    "byproduct utilization",
    "good agricultural practices",
    "sustainable agricultural intensification",
    "community supported agriculture",
    "crop diversification"
  ],
  "references": [
    "\"Agricultural research, extension, and teaching,\" Title 7 U.S. Code, Ch. 64. 2011 ed.",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "agricultura sustentable"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/sustainable-agriculture/"
}