Title: Causes, Effects and Solutions for Agricultural Pollution - E&C
Headings: Agricultural Pollution: Causes, Effects & Solutions
Causes, Effects and Solutions for Agricultural Pollution
Agricultural Pollution: Causes, Effects & Solutions
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Contents
Causes for Agricultural Pollution
Excessive use of pesticides and herbicides
Use of large amounts of fertilizer
Contaminated water
Heavy metals
Soil erosion
Animal management
Manure management
Introduced species
Genetically modified organisms
Land management
Greenhouse gases from fecal waste
Effects of Agricultural Pollution
Effects on human health
Eutrophication
Decrease in crop yields
Soil pollution
Air pollution
Destruction of biodiversity
Water pollution
Effects on animals
Effects on plants
Effects on aquatic life
Solutions to the Agricultural Pollution Problem
Reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides
Avoid soil erosion by planting all over the year
Plant trees or grasses along the edges of fields
Adjust the intensity of the tillage of a field
Improve manure management
Change our consumption behavior
Prevent excess nutrients from reaching the water
Raise the awareness of farmers on the topic of agricultural pollution
Education
Convince others
Conclusion
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Content: Introduced species
Through the increased globalization of agriculture, new invasive species have been established which can impact the population of native species in an adverse way. These invasive species can carry pests and diseases which can harm the local ecosystem. Moreover, biodiversity may be reduced since the local species are not able to deal with some of the pests. Genetically modified organisms
The use of genetically modified organisms in the form of crops can result in the genetic contamination of local native plants. This could lead to the extinction of native species. Land management
Profound land management can be crucial for keeping agricultural pollution to a minimum level. Bad land management also leads to an irreversible decline in fertility. It is therefore crucial that farmers have good knowledge of how their actions can impact the environment. Greenhouse gases from fecal waste
The excessive demand for meat has to be met with higher numbers of farm animals. However, this causes an increase in the production of greenhouse gases which in turn contributes to an increase in the speed of global warming.