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Introduction to Sustainable Farming
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Sustainable farming protects soil, water, and biodiversity while keeping harvests reliable for smallholders.

Key practices include crop rotation, cover crops, and reducing chemical inputs where safe alternatives exist.
Quiz
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1. Which practice helps protect soil between growing seasons?
  A. Cover crops
  B. Deep tilling every week
  C. Burning stubble daily
2. Sustainable farming aims to balance productivity with:
  A. Long-term environmental health
  B. Maximum short-term extraction only
  C. Eliminating all crop diversity
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Soil Health Basics
beginner
Healthy soil holds water, stores nutrients, and supports root growth.

Farmers improve soil by adding organic matter, avoiding compaction, and testing pH before applying amendments.
Quiz
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1. Organic matter in soil mainly improves:
  A. Water retention and nutrient storage
  B. Only surface color
  C. Nothing measurable
2. Before applying lime or fertilizer, a farmer should:
  A. Test soil pH and nutrient levels
  B. Apply the same dose every field
  C. Skip testing to save time