Agriculture is the practise that is going to remain for as long as the civilization. The important task for the present generation is to pass on the ability of to cultivate to the next generation. The most important asset for farming is the fertile soil. The sustainable world will survive on the foundation of the sustainable agriculture. The present format of agriculture is dangerous for the sustenance of the agriculture. The extensive use of fertilizer and chemicals has spoiled the living world and eroded the soil that has taken million of years to form. The main concern is now to preserve the precious soil.
Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals--environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. A variety of philosophies, policies and practices have contributed to these goals. People in many different capacities, from farmers to consumers, have shared this vision and contributed to it. Despite the diversity of people and perspectives, the following themes commonly weave through definitions of sustainable agriculture.
Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance. Stewardship of human resources includes consideration of social responsibilities such as working and living conditions of laborers, the needs of rural communities, and consumer health and safety both in the present and the future. Stewardship of land and natural resources involves maintaining or enhancing this vital resource base for the long term.
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