Which is NOT a type of Sustainable Farming?(2 points)
Hydroponics
Urban Greenery
Polyculture
Agroforestry
Crop rotation
Urban Greenery, while potentially beneficial for creating green spaces in urban environments and contributing to sustainability in cities, is not primarily considered a type of sustainable farming. Sustainable farming usually refers to practices that are directly involved in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock in a way that is environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible.
The other practices listed—Hydroponics, Polyculture, Agroforestry, and Crop Rotation—are all recognized types of sustainable farming practices:
- **Hydroponics**: A method of growing plants without soil, typically using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent, which can save water and space.
- **Polyculture**: The simultaneous cultivation or exploitation of several crops or kinds of animals, which often improves biodiversity and reduces the spread of pests and diseases.
- **Agroforestry**: A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland, which can improve soil quality and carbon sequestration.
- **Crop Rotation**: The practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons to improve soil health and reduce pest and weed pressure.