Systems for sustainable agriculture: approaches, tradeoffs and needs
Date
2001
Authors
Patriquin, David G.
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Publisher
Canadian Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Abstract
All systems of agriculture practiced today can be seen as having a potential for improvement and contributing toward a more sustainable agriculture. The major differences in approach and in the types of services needed to serve the development of Sustainable Agriculture are between Industrial and Ecological systems rather than between Organic and Conventional systems (defined by inputs). Support services offered by private and public institutions are adequate for Industrial systems, but not for Ecological systems.
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Keywords
Organic farming, Conventional farming, Ecological farming, Intensive organic farming, Extensive organic farming, Certified organic
Citation
Patriquin, D.G. 2001. Systems for sustainable agriculture: approaches, tradeoffs and needs. In: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives, An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture. Edited by H. Haidn. Canadian Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Pages 95-104.