(c) Sustainable agriculture

Creating a sustainable agricultural farming systems network

E. Sustainable agriculture and rural development

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(h) Supporting sustainable agriculture and combating desertification

Seventh, the transition to sustainable agriculture must be completed.

The Forum focused on the promotion of sustainable agricultural farming systems in the context of UNCCD implementation.

Furthermore, they accept that food security depends on sustainable agriculture.

The FAO Project for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development in Mountain Regions has launched a new database of documentation on policies for sustainable agriculture and rural development in mountains.

ENR also provides technical advisory services on sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, water and waste management, environmental education and sustainable development policies and strategies.

When we eat our meals, we are unaware of the deforestation that has resulted from unsustainable farming.

Indeed, the CAP is ensuring neither sustainable agriculture nor decent incomes for all farmers.

By the early 1980s, the concept had broadened from agricultural systems design towards sustainable human habitats.

Besides, adoption of sustainable agriculture practices helps reduce food miles.

They include international action to channel development assistance towards sustainable agriculture in a more consistent way.

10. Notes that sustainable agriculture in mountain regions is important for the protection of the mountain environment and the promotion of the regional economy

The main factors impeding the sustainable development of water resources are chronic scarcity, deteriorating quality and unsustainable water utilization, especially in agriculture.

Investment in agricultural and rural development is therefore vital to food security and sustainable economic development.

Promoting measures for revitalizing drylands agricultural sectors based on good local governance for sustainable agricultural farming systems.

For the biennium 2008 2009, it was decided that CSD sessions should focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought and desertification.

For example, those engaged in commercial agriculture can choose to extend business partnerships with companies committed to sustainable operations.

A focus on sustainable rice cultivation was becoming increasingly important in view of the growth in global population and the corresponding escalation in the demand for rice.

The conference allowed scientists and agricultural specialists to share their thoughts with policymakers on the sustainable way forward for rice production

Poor farmers should therefore be enabled to switch from low yield traditional field crops to sustainable high yield commercial farming.

Permaculturists argue that, where vastly differing systems meet, there is an intense area of productivity and useful connections.

(a) Development and promotion of basic industries (metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, agro and agro based etc.) essential for sustainable development of the region

5. Agriculture

Agriculture and forestry 733.4 b

Agriculture 165.6

Programme Agriculture and timber

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1. Agriculture

(c) Agriculture.

6. Agriculture

Agriculture and forestry 714.4 700.0

Agriculture and forestry.

Agriculture and forestry

19. We reaffirm that sustainable agriculture and rural development are essential to the implementation of an integrated approach to food security and safety in an environmentally sustainable way.

Apart from established applications in several fields such as agriculture, fisheries, soil and water resources, forestry and environment, major emphasis is given to achieving sustainable development.

MAWRD, National Agricultural Policy, 1995.

Finally, instead of relying on the UN as a negotiating forum, countries should cluster around specific initiatives, from renewable power to sustainable agriculture.

International policy Sustainable agriculture has become a topic of interest in the international policy arena, especially with regards to its potential to reduce the risks associated with a changing climate and growing human population.

During the World Food Summit (WFS), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) put emphasis on food security and therefore sustainable agriculture and rural development (SARD).

We stress the importance of the development and expansion of agriculture for overcoming hunger and poverty, which are the chief obstacles to sustainable development in the Latin American countries.

(d) Providing closer contact with voluntary organizations and non governmental organizations in agricultural development and in the role of women in agriculture and sustainable development