13.4 Role of Animals
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by encouraging sustainable and equitable trade through effective management of
cultivation programs. They also deploy training and educational programs for
promoting the sustainable harvesting of natural resources.
A substantial body of evidence suggests that transgenic crops can contribute
significantly to the three major pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and
economical (refer to Chap. 12 for more information). Managing insect-resistant and
herbicide-tolerant crops to reduce the vulnerability of pests and weeds is crucial for
sustainability. It is generally acceptable to consider transgenic crops as one of the
tools that is crucial for meeting the aspirations for sustainable global development.
Transgenic crops have genes that are inserted artificially. Other plant genes are taken
and transferred to a particular plant or could transfer from various species to specific
plant/crop.
Identify some of the transgenic crops and areas where they are found in
abundance in Africa.
Whereas plant diversity could enhance well-being through poverty alleviation
opportunities and ensuring that there is food security, it also plays a significant
role in enhancing healthy lives. Consequently, plants act as a foundation for the
sustenance of life by providing material and non-material benefits. Without adequate
management, there would be a crisis on the planet since humans would be denied
access to the vital services provided by plants.
What do you think is the role of home-gardening in sustainable development?
13.4 Role of Animals
Animal products play a crucial role in the attainment of food security. First, they are
a crucial source of balanced and bioavailable micronutrients that include vitamin
B-12 and iron. Moderate intake of such products could play a crucial role in
attaining a nutritionally balanced diet, particularly within the developing world.
Also, farm animals are crucial for the development of a sustainable agricultural
system, particularly for smallholders who make up many of the world’s farms
(Reynolds et al. 2015). Farm animals are a major source of high-quality food.
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by encouraging sustainable and equitable trade through effective management of
cultivation programs. They also deploy training and educational programs for
promoting the sustainable harvesting of natural resources.
A substantial body of evidence suggests that transgenic crops can contribute
significantly to the three major pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and
economical (refer to Chap. 12 for more information). Managing insect-resistant and
herbicide-tolerant crops to reduce the vulnerability of pests and weeds is crucial for
sustainability. It is generally acceptable to consider transgenic crops as one of the
tools that is crucial for meeting the aspirations for sustainable global development.
Transgenic crops have genes that are inserted artificially. Other plant genes are taken
and transferred to a particular plant or could transfer from various species to specific
plant/crop.
Identify some of the transgenic crops and areas where they are found in
abundance in Africa.
Whereas plant diversity could enhance well-being through poverty alleviation
opportunities and ensuring that there is food security, it also plays a significant
role in enhancing healthy lives. Consequently, plants act as a foundation for the
sustenance of life by providing material and non-material benefits. Without adequate
management, there would be a crisis on the planet since humans would be denied
access to the vital services provided by plants.
What do you think is the role of home-gardening in sustainable development?
13.4 Role of Animals
Animal products play a crucial role in the attainment of food security. First, they are
a crucial source of balanced and bioavailable micronutrients that include vitamin
B-12 and iron. Moderate intake of such products could play a crucial role in
attaining a nutritionally balanced diet, particularly within the developing world.
Also, farm animals are crucial for the development of a sustainable agricultural
system, particularly for smallholders who make up many of the world’s farms
(Reynolds et al. 2015). Farm animals are a major source of high-quality food.