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səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl
adjective
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Able to continue for a long period without harming the environment or natural resources.
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Sustainable farming helps protect natural resources.
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eco-friendly, renewable, long-lasting
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unsustainable, harmful, short-term
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ˌæɡ.roʊ.iːˈkɒl.ə.dʒi
noun
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The application of ecological principles to agricultural production systems.
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Agroecology promotes biodiversity in farming practices.
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ecological farming, sustainable agriculture, green farming
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industrial farming, conventional agriculture, exploitative farming
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ˈmɒn.əˌkʌl.tʃər
noun
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The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
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Monoculture farming depletes soil nutrients over time.
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single-crop farming, industrial agriculture, uniform cultivation
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polyculture, crop rotation, biodiverse farming
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ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ
noun
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The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
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Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
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excessive grazing, land degradation, soil erosion
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rotational grazing, conservation grazing, sustainable pasture management
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ˌdɛɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən
noun
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The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
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Deforestation causes environmental degradation .
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deterioration, decline, erosion
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improvement, restoration, conservation
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səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti
noun
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The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
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Sustainability is key to preserving natural ecosystems.
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longevity, eco-friendliness, stability
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unsustainability, instability, exhaustion
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ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən
noun
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The artificial application of water to land or soil.
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Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
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watering, hydration, agricultural water supply
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drought, dehydration, water scarcity
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ˈkɒm.pɒs.tɪŋ
noun
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The controlled decomposition of organic matter to produce humus.
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Composting reduces waste and enriches the soil naturally.
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organic fertilization, decomposition, soil enrichment
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waste disposal, chemical fertilization, landfill
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rɪˌdʒuː.vɪˈneɪ.ʃən
noun
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The action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital.
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Forest rejuvenation is essential for restoring biodiversity.
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renewal, restoration, revitalization
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decay, deterioration, exhaustion
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ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk
adjective
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Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
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Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
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natural, chemical-free, sustainable
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synthetic, artificial, processed
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ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm
noun
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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
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A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
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habitat, biome, ecological system
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environmental imbalance, destruction, isolation
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ˈɛf.lu.ənt
noun
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Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
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Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
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wastewater, discharge, pollutant
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clean water, purification, filtration
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ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti
noun
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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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Protecting biodiversity helps maintain ecological balance.
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biological variety, species richness, ecological diversity
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extinction, homogeneity, monoculture
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ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər
noun
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The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
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Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
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sustainable farming, ecological agriculture, agroforestry
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industrial farming, unsustainable agriculture, chemical farming
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rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv
adjective
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Having the ability to regenerate or be renewed.
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Regenerative farming improves soil fertility naturally.
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restorative, revitalizing, replenishing
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depleting, destructive, degrading
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rɪˈzɪl.i.əns
noun
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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Soil resilience helps maintain crop productivity during droughts.
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toughness, adaptability, endurance
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fragility, weakness, vulnerability
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ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər
noun
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The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
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Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
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worm farming, organic fertilization, composting
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chemical fertilization, soil depletion, synthetic farming
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ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ
noun
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The preparation of land for growing crops.
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Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
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cultivation, plowing, soil preparation
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no-till farming, uncultivated land, natural growth
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ˌfoʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs
noun
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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments.
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Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth and oxygen production.
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plant metabolism, chlorophyll process, carbon fixation
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respiration, decomposition, nutrient deprivation
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