Eco-transformation is a new growth driver. It is built on an innovative economic activity system that improves social welfare, fosters a prosperous natural environment, and delivers competitive yet responsible business growth. The green economy stimulates change and drives progress towards the three pillars of sustainable development – People, Planets, and Profits.
What does Eco- transformation mean?
Eco-transformation is one of the best tools to facilitate the transition from unsustainable development to sustainable development. Eco-transformation balances the environment with the economy and ensures that horseback riding activities do not harm the environment. This concept adopted by farmers refers to strategies applied to maximize the efficiency of the farming process while minimizing the negative impact on the environment. This requirement can be achieved by using fewer natural resources, less energy & water and adopting recycling, waste management, and disposal related to harmful elements and waste generated from the production process.
Eco-transformative practices are based on modern ecology together with well-established local knowledge, Integrated Agricultural System (IFS), Integrated Crop Management (ICM), which provides Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Emphasis is placed on the cultivation method throughout crop production. Environmental sustainability challenges in agriculture cover the protection of resource bases, reducing negative externalities, and promoting positive externalities.
Benefits of eco-efficient agriculture practices
Environmentally friendly agriculture has many advantages. In a healthy agricultural system, agriculture works in harmony with the natural environment. It begins with healthy soil that stores water and nutrients and provides a stable foundation to support the roots of the plant. Sustainable systems maintain the balance of the planet. Crops rotation is implemented in fields to replace nutrients in the soil. Where livestock is, animals are grazed on the soil, and the dung of these animals is used to fertilize the soil. The idea is that when farmers get the land, they also return it. Industrial farms ignore the need for this balance. The soil is being used continuously and is not getting proper rest, food or air. The crop does not rotate to fill the soil. Fertilizers and fertilizers are used to “nourish” the soil, but overuse of these additives is starving it instead.
Organic, mechanical, physical, and cultural practices in agriculture are mainly used in organic farming practices. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides not only pollute surface water but also affects the fishery industry and human health. It’s time to start organic farming practices without further delay to restore the lost organic state.
Let’s see how eco-transformation can bring the magnificent bounty of nature to life
1. Improve soil health: Treating soil with pesticides and harsh chemicals prevents the soil from growing independently. Therefore, natural farming is far superior.
2. Fighting Soil Erosion: The problem of erosion has very serious consequences as they ultimately affect soil, food supplies, and people. Also, some studies show that organic fields contain eight inches more topsoil than chemically treated counterparts, with only one-third of the erosion loss.
3. Water and Health Protection: The main threat to rivers is pollution from non-organic farm spills such as harmful pesticides, toxic fertilizers, and animal waste. Organic farming practices help keep waters clean by avoiding polluted spills. It also helps save water.
4. Increased biodiversity: Organic farming practices reduce harmful chemical pesticides and fertilizers that wipe out larger plants and animals. Therefore, plants, animals, insects, and birds live and prosper naturally in the natural environment and maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
5. Maintaining Animal Health and Welfare: As mentioned in the previous point, organic farming practices help maintain natural habitat and therefore encourage animals to live happily on farmland.
6. Fighting Global Warming: Healthy organic agricultural systems reduce carbon dioxide levels in the air and reduce climate change.
7. Tolerance to Algal Blooms: Algal Blooms have a negative impact on human, animal, and marine health. They also have a negative impact on the entertainment industry, including local and regional economies. One of the main reasons that contribute to the growth of algal flowers (humans) is the outflow from oil-based fertilizers commonly used in traditional agriculture. Therefore, relying on organic farming practices can significantly reduce the growth of blue green algae.
Organic farming practices aim to manage rural resources, improve their well-being, maintain biodiversity and ecosystem, and generate more fruitful and sustainable agricultural systems.
The essence of eco-transformation practices is to ensure that agricultural businesses and activities are compatible with the natural functions of the ecosystem for holistic healing. For example, a soil nutrient cycle and biodiversity structure are maintained, pest resistant, and an agricultural system with natural
soil nutrients is created. Therefore, farmers no longer rely on expensive chemicals or synthetic pest control.