Traditional Agriculture: Practices that involve manual labor and natural resources to cultivate crops and rear animals, passed down through generations.
Organic Farming: Avoids synthetic chemicals, relying on natural substances and processes to increase productivity and sustainability.
Hydroponics: Grows plants in nutrient-rich water solutions without soil, allowing for efficient use of space and resources.
Aquaponics: Combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation) in a symbiotic environment.
Permaculture: Emphasizes sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural ecosystems that mimic natural processes.
Biodynamic Farming: Similar to organic farming but includes esoteric concepts, focusing on holistic and ecological approaches.
Agroforestry: Integrates trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes to enhance biodiversity and productivity.
Vertical Farming: Utilizes vertically stacked layers to grow crops in controlled environments, optimizing space and resources.
Urban Farming: The practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas, utilizing rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots.
Conservation Agriculture: Aims to conserve, improve, and make more efficient use of natural resources through integrated management of soil, water, and biological resources.
Intensive Farming: Focuses on maximizing output from a limited area through high levels of input and mechanization.
Extensive Farming: Involves large areas of land with minimal labor and investment per acre, typically used for grazing and low-density crop cultivation.
Polyculture: Grows multiple crop species in the same space, promoting diversity and reducing pests and diseases.
Monoculture: Cultivates a single crop over a wide area, simplifying farming operations but increasing vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Regenerative Agriculture: Practices that aim to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and improve the water cycle, building long-term sustainability and resilience.
Integrated Farming: Combines different agricultural and farming practices into a cohesive, sustainable system that maximizes efficiency and productivity.
Pastoral Farming: Focuses on raising livestock over large areas, primarily for meat, milk, wool, and other animal products.
No-till Farming: Eliminates soil tillage to preserve soil structure, conserve moisture, and reduce erosion.
Precision Agriculture: Utilizes technology like GPS and IoT sensors to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming.