Sustainable Farming and Food Security
Apply sustainable practices to protect land and feed communities.
Sustainable farming meets today's food needs without destroying tomorrow's land.
- Define sustainable agriculture and food security.
- List sustainable farming practices.
- Explain how small farms contribute to food security.
Key Ideas
Sustainable agriculture protects soil, water and biodiversity while maintaining productivity. Food security means everyone has reliable access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food.
Practices
- Composting and manure instead of excessive chemical fertiliser.
- Crop rotation and intercropping.
- Rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation.
- Terracing and cover crops to prevent erosion.
- Integrated pest management.
- Post-harvest storage to reduce waste.
Small Farms Matter
Smallholder farmers grow much of Nigeria's food. Supporting them with training, credit, storage and market access improves national food security.
Intercrop maize with beans — beans add nitrogen.
Compost crop residues instead of burning them.
Harvest rainwater and use it during dry spells.
Store grain in airtight bags to prevent weevils.
Practice
- Define food security.
- List four sustainable farming practices.
- Explain how post-harvest storage contributes to food security.
Recap
Sustainable farming protects soil and water while producing food. Small farms and better storage are central to food security.
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