What evidence exists that suggests modern agriculture is unsustainable? what evidence exists that suggests modern agriculture is unsustainable? fertilizers and pesticides are inexpensive and easy to obtain. fresh water is used for irrigating crops. more food is produced than can be used. large amounts of nonrenewable fossil fuels are required. request answer?

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Lilliana Griffin

Biology

20 August, 09:04

What evidence exists that suggests modern agriculture is unsustainable? what evidence exists that suggests modern agriculture is unsustainable? fertilizers and pesticides are inexpensive and easy to obtain. fresh water is used for irrigating crops. more food is produced than can be used. large amounts of nonrenewable fossil fuels are required. request answer?

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Clare · Answer 1

I think the evidence that is there that the modern agriculture is unsustainable is the large amounts of nonrenewable fossil fuels are required.

Sustainable agriculture is the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.