Sustainable agriculture

Agriculture

Ecology

Biology

Agroforestry

Pesticide

Agroecology

Economics

Business

Agrochemical

Collateral damage

Political science

Agronomy

Criminology

Sociology

Environmental science

Environmental protection

Natural resource economics

Harm

Biodiversity

Ecosystem services

Ecosystem

Science

The future of farming In the mid-20th century, food production from agriculture sharply increased worldwide; however, this was achieved through heavy use of agrochemicals. Extensive collateral damage from excessive use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers has occurred to the wider environment. This has led to biodiversity loss, pesticide resistance and the emergence of new pests, pollution and decline of freshwater supplies, and soil degradation and erosion, as well as direct harm to health. In a Review, Pretty examines the alternative approaches that can achieve sustainable intensification of farming systems by integrating pest management with agroecological systems to minimize costs, maximize yields, restore ecosystem services, and ensure environmental enhancement. Science , this issue p. eaav0294

Intensification for redesigned and sustainable agricultural systems