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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Conventional agriculture Conventional agriculture The term 'Conventional agriculture ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Generally used to contrast common or traditional agricultural practices featuring heavy reliance on chemical and energy inputs typical of large-scale, mechanized farms to alternative agriculture or sustainable agriculture practices. Mold-board plowing to cover stubble, routine pesticide spraying, and use of synthetic fertilizers are examples of conventional practices that contrast to alternative practices such as no-till, integrated pest management, and use of animal and green manures'. Previous 5 Terms: Convective Condensation Level Convective Inhibition Convective Outlook Convective Overdevelopment Convective Temperature Next 5 Terms: Conventional blendstock for oxygenate blending (CBOB) Conventional gasoline Conventional hydroelectric plant Conventional mill (uranium) Conventional mining About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.