Question

How does farm diversity facilitate sustainable agriculture?

Answer 1

Crop rotation is one of the oldest and most effective cultural control strategies. It means the planned order of specific crops planted on the same field.

Explanation:

Advantages of crop rotation
Prevents soil depletion
Maintains soil fertility
Reduces soil erosion
Controls insect/mite pests.
Reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals
Reduces the pests' build-up
Prevents diseases
Helps control weeds
http://www.oisat.org/control_methods/cultural__practices/crop_rotation.html

Rotating a variety of crops improves soil fertility and reduces pesticide use
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/solutions/advance-sustainable-agriculture/crop-diversity-and-rotation.html#.WbYFjxdLesI

http://www.sandsofiowa.com/images/E0240401/CropRotationBenefits91914.pdf