Agriculture contributes to a number of environmental issues that cause environmental degradation including climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss, dead zones, genetic engineering, irrigation problems, pollutants, soil degradation, and waste.

How does sustainable agriculture prevent environmental degradation?

By conserving the environment and preventing pollution by adopting sustainable practices, farmers will reduce their reliance on nonrenewable energy, reduce chemical use and save scarce resources. Keeping the land healthy and replenished can go a long way when considering the rising population and demand for food.