Objectives of Sustainable Agriculture

• Make best use of the resources available
• Minimize use of non-renewable resources
• Protect the health and safety of farm workers, local communities and society
• Protect and enhance the environment and natural resources
• Protect the economic viability of farming operations
• Provide sufficient financial reward to the farmer to enable continued production and contribute to the well-being of the community
• Produce sufficient high-quality and safe food
• Build on available technology, knowledge and skills in ways that suit local conditions and capacity.