farming practices to combat climate change Flashcards

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what are the 6 possible changes in farming practices to combat climate change?

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rotating crops
salt-tolerant crops
feeding cows high-sugar grasses
keeping the soil healthy
improving drainage
drought-resistant crops

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how can rotating crops combat climate change?

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reduce pests and mineral depletion

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how can salt-tolerant crops combat climate change?

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overcome rising sea levels

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how can feeding cows high-sugar grasses combat climate change?

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less cellulose
reduced release of methane

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how can keeping the soil healthy combat climate change?

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using mineral preparation of lands for growing crops –> tillage

cover crops like clover to protect and improve soils between crops

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how can improving drainage combat climate change?

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aerate water-logged and anaerobic soils

re-instating meadows

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how can drought-resistant crops combat climate change?

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tackle low and fluctuating water supply

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