Answer to Question #245752 in Microeconomics for Irfan

Question

Assume that you are from any one of the following family how can you utilize the limited resources to fulfill your needs

Answer 1

A family farm may utilize the available resources by capitalizing on existing natural resources and designing the farming method to suit the natural ecosystem. The farmer can use natural process to maintain pesticides instead of using toxic pesticides. The natural ways can include planting hedgerow along field edges to provide habitat and food for preys.

 The farmer can also conserve crop varieties and many breeds of animal in order to have a high degree of diversity and a more genetic resource for diseases and pest resistance.

The famer can practice extensive mixed crop-livestock system to help in maintaining sustainable food security

The soil can be maintained and taken care of by using the natural compost manure to maintain it integrity and increase productivity. This will also reduce the expenses of purchasing fertilizers which have effect on the soil at the long-run