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List three solutions that scientists are suggesting to solve the problems caused by monoculture farming.
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1) Diversified cropping systems (crop rotation, intercropping, polyculture)
- Alternating or mixing crops breaks pest and disease cycles, improves nutrient cycling, and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
2) Regenerative/agroecological practices (cover crops, reduced/no-till, organic amendments, agroforestry)
- These restore soil structure and fertility, increase carbon sequestration and biodiversity, and reduce erosion and runoff.
3) Integrated pest and nutrient management plus precision agriculture (biocontrol, targeted inputs, sensors/GIS-guided application)
- Combining biological controls and real-time, site-specific input application cuts chemical use, lowers environmental harm, and maintains yields more sustainably.
- Alternating or mixing crops breaks pest and disease cycles, improves nutrient cycling, and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
2) Regenerative/agroecological practices (cover crops, reduced/no-till, organic amendments, agroforestry)
- These restore soil structure and fertility, increase carbon sequestration and biodiversity, and reduce erosion and runoff.
3) Integrated pest and nutrient management plus precision agriculture (biocontrol, targeted inputs, sensors/GIS-guided application)
- Combining biological controls and real-time, site-specific input application cuts chemical use, lowers environmental harm, and maintains yields more sustainably.
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