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Essay / Environmental Conservation in AS Farm Company
Environmental conservation has been recognized as a national priority and a wide range of policies, laws and regulations are available for this purpose. It is essential to pay particular attention to environmental issues and to carry out a comprehensive environmental impact study in relation to major industrial/commercial developments. This phase includes an assessment of likely impacts to ensure that any development undertaken is environmentally friendly and complies with community requirements and the requirements of rural landowners. Although the proposed farm will be of medium size, the company will operate the farm in such a way as to minimize any damage to the environment and will also use recognized operating practices against unnecessary damage. It will ensure that this agriculture and livestock development will be an environmentally friendly enterprise. The main environmental problems of the agriculture and livestock industry have been identified and identified the following phases1. Preparing the land2. Use fertilizers, pesticides and weedkillers3. Post-harvest, storage and transportation processes4. Animal feeding5. Watering trough for animalsUnlike other industries, AS Farm company decides to minimize harmful operations such as: Soil erosion The land preparation phase of the farm uses machines and equipment. This equipment is used for skidding, tree removal, etc. However, these activities create soil erosion. WaterIntense rainfall that is not captured in the landscape can create torrents of water that erode topsoil. This may result in exploitation of deep gullies.b. WindThis type of erosion often occurs in high wind seasons and when the soil is dry. Solid wasteThe farm post h...... middle of paper ...... animal food and remaining waste used for compost. Hardwood comes from animal feeding operations. These wastes are used for cooking and the company gives them free to the village community. IrrigationThe farm applies modern technology to irrigate the crops and utilize them. Drip irrigation/micro irrigationb. Sprinkler irrigationc. Flood Irrigation Methods for irrigating crops. These methods are used effectively to irrigate crops with less cost and human intervention. In addition to the above, the company will use agricultural management practices, namely increasing the organic matter levels, water management, soil cover, planting pattern, etc. AS Farm Company will ensure that this agricultural and livestock development is an environmentally responsible enterprise and that there are no other major environmental issues arising from the farm..