Which one of these sustainable practices would you recommend to a farmer who is wanting to maximize the use of his farmland while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment?

Question

(1 point)
• Alley cropping (growing trees between rows of crops)
• Intercropping (growing 2 crops on the same piece of land)
Sharecropping (giving a share of your crop to your landowner in exchange for allowing you to farm on his land)
Both A and B

Answer 1

Both A and B (Alley cropping and Intercropping) are sustainable practices that can help maximize the use of farmland while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

• Alley cropping allows for increased biodiversity, improves soil health, and can provide additional resources (like timber or fruit) alongside traditional crops.
• Intercropping can enhance soil fertility, reduce pest populations, and improve overall yield by optimizing resource use and creating a more resilient farming system.

Sharecropping does not directly impact the sustainability of farming practices in the same way that alley cropping or intercropping does. Therefore, the best recommendation would be Both A and B.