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Environmental degradation and sustainability in areas with intensive agricultural practices of Sonora, Mexico

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  • Maria Jesus Valdez-Galvez

    (Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD-CONAHCYT), Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Yaxk’in U kan Coronado-Gonzalez

    (Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD-CONAHCYT), Unidad Regional Hidalgo, San Agustin Tlaxiaca, Hidalgo, Mexico)

  • Beatriz Olivia Camarena-Gomez

    (Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD-CONAHCYT), Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico)

Abstract

This article examines the environmental impact of intensive agricultural practices in Sonora, Mexico, focusing on degradation indicators and sustainability challenges. The study evaluates water and soil conditions using environmental indicators and analyzes the correlation between intensive farming techniques and resource deterioration. The findings contribute to understanding regional sustainability concerns and suggest mitigation strategies for more sustainable agricultural practices.

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  • Maria Jesus Valdez-Galvez & Yaxk’in U kan Coronado-Gonzalez & Beatriz Olivia Camarena-Gomez, 2023. "Environmental degradation and sustainability in areas with intensive agricultural practices of Sonora, Mexico," Scientia et PRAXIS, AMIDI Editorial, vol. 3(5), pages 26-50, January-J.
    • Handle: RePEc:abs:journl:v:3:y:2023:i:5:p:26-50
    DOI: 10.55965/setp.3.coed1.a2
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    Keywords

    environmental degradation; environmental indicators; intensive agricultural practices; water; soil;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q15 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Land Ownership and Tenure; Land Reform; Land Use; Irrigation; Agriculture and Environment
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products

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