УСТОЙЧИВОЕ СЕЛЬСКОЕ ХОЗЯЙСТВО И РЕСУРСОПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ

Abstract

Modern agricultural production is associated with various problems, such as: depletion of non-renewable natural resources; soil damage; adverse effects of agricultural chemicals on human health and the environment; lower quality of food. Sustainable agriculture, combining environmental, economic and social challenges, can make a significant contribution to poverty reduction and food security. Given climate change and environmental pressures, broader approaches to sustainable agriculture are needed, but the key question is whether cur- rent farming practices can provide products to a growing population in a fair, healthy and sustainable manner. Traditional agriculture faces serious resource and environmental challenges. Agricultural resources include: land and soil resources (including soil types, minerals, soil microorganisms and soil pollution), plant diversity, weed potentials, food resources and animal resources. At the same time, land resources form the basis of natural resources used in agricultural production. The article examines the concept of sustainable agriculture, shows the principles and factors affecting sustainability. The relationship between sustainable agriculture and sustainable resource management is considered. An assessment of the sustainability of agricultural production and land use in the northern region was carried out on the materials of the Komi Republic. The possibilities of transition to sustainable development of agriculture and sustainable resource management are considered.