Question Q5GS3GS3
India's traditional knowledge offers solutions for making agriculture sustainable for environmental conservation. Illustrate with examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Recently, WHO has approved the Gujarat Declaration on traditional knowledge.
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Main Body
Traditional knowledge offering solutions for sustainable agriculture: (1) Through better land utilization, thus reducing the deforestation. Example: Use of natural farming. (2) Reducing the methane emissions. Example: Agriculture - 2nd largest emitter after transport sector. (3) Mulching promotes soil biota - healthy. Example: Reduction in use of fertilizers.
4Use of traditional pesticides and fertilizers. Example: Cow dung - reduces the chemical leaching. (5) Less usage of water and energy. Example: System of Rice Intensification. (6) Increased cropping intensity. Example: Through crop rotation. (7) Allowing the land to regain its strength during off season. Example: Through short season crops like millets, pulses, etc.
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Conclusion
The traditional knowledge in agriculture is very useful for the growing concern on food security - India ranked II in Global Hunger Index.
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Topper
Gudelli Srujana
AIR 55
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Biodiversity and Environment
Organic farming
Traditional knowledge in agriculture
Writing Stats
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