Abstract

Short Communication

The ongoing search for sustainable agriculture

Theodor Friedrich*

Published: 07 October, 2022 | Volume 6 - Issue 3 | Pages: 133-134

Agricultural land use has left its traces on the planet since sedentary agriculture started. Most of the ancient cradles of mankind and agriculture, such as the area between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris or the middle east are degraded and deserts today.

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