Food — Flashcards

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Sustainable agriculture is successful management of resources for agriculture to satisfy changing human needs while maintaining or enhancing environmental quality and conserving natural resources.

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Food production must increase for a growing population without damaging soil, water, forests, and other natural resources. Careful use of resources helps agriculture remain productive for a long time.

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Any living being whose population increases enough to cause economic loss, nuisance, or health hazard to humans and livestock is called a pest.

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Integrated pest management is the application of several different insect control methods to keep pest populations below economically damaging levels.

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No. IPM management does not mean eradication of pests. It means keeping pests below the level where they cause economic damage, using methods that are effective and economical.

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The first step is setting action thresholds. An action threshold is the point at which pest populations or environmental conditions show that pest control action must be taken.

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Pests are monitored and identified accurately so that the right control method is used only when needed. This avoids unnecessary pesticide use and prevents using the wrong pesticide.

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Prevention means using methods that stop pests from becoming a threat. Examples include rotating crops, selecting pest-resistant varieties, and planting pest-free rootstock.