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Explain how crop rotation and cover crops are important to sustainable agriculture.
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Crop rotation and cover crops are key to sustainable agriculture because they restore and maintain soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and lower the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Rotating crops breaks pest and disease cycles and balances nutrient use, while cover crops (like legumes or grasses) add organic matter, fix nitrogen, prevent erosion, and improve water retention and soil structure. Together they increase biodiversity, farm resilience, and long-term productivity while reducing environmental impacts.