1. Sustainable farming

2. What is sustainable farming? Sustainable agriculture is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports andenhances rural communities.

3. The concept of sustainable agriculture relies on three basic principles: - Environmental health - Economic profitability - Economic and social equity (social responsibility) http://www.worldwatch.org/node/4119

4. Advantages of sustainable farming - Contributes to environmental conservation - Prevents pollution - Reduces costs - Keeps biodiversity - Respects the environment and animals - Profits farmers economically - Preserves social equality http://aamthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/12/greening-india-series- sustainable.html

5. Drawbacks of sustainable farming Increasing population = increasing demand for food Effects on the environment The yields are greatly lowered Modern agriculture Benefits wealthier social classes High production costs Depends on natural conditions

6. Vocabulary - sustainable farming: agriculture biologique - economic equity: commerce équitable - renewable resources: ressources renouvelables - incomes: revenus - fair wages: revenus équitables - wealthy social classes: classes sociales aisées