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Question: Principles of Sustainable Agriculture

Answer: The FAO has identified five basic principles for improving productivity and sustainability in the global agricultural sector. These five principles aim to build a production system that is conducive to the ecosystem and meets human needs.

1. Improve the efficiency of resource utilization
2. Protect and improve natural resources
3. Improve the resilience of people, communities, and ecosystems
4. Improve rural lifestyle and social welfare
5. Sustainable agriculture requires responsible and effective governance mechanisms

(Source: Dora Agri-Tech, 19 Mar 2021)

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