Sustainable Farm Management: Integrating Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental Practices

Sustainable Farm Management: Integrating Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental Practices

PILARCZYK Maria, ULEWICZ Robert

Abstract. This article explores the concept of sustainable farm management by integrating safety protocols, operational efficiency, and environmental practices on individual farms. The focus is on the synergistic benefits of combining these elements to foster a sustainable and productive agricultural environment. We discuss the current challenges in farm safety, particularly the management of agricultural machinery, and the best practices for reducing accidents and enhancing machine efficiency. Case studies illustrate the practical applications of integrated approaches and the long-term benefits they offer farm management. The goal is to provide actionable strategies that improve safety and efficiency while promoting environmental stewardship in agriculture.

Keywords
Farm Safety, Agricultural Efficiency, Agricultural Technology

Published online 10/20/2024, 10 pages
Copyright © 2024 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: PILARCZYK Maria, ULEWICZ Robert, Sustainable Farm Management: Integrating Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental Practices, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 45, pp 185-194, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903315-22

The article was published as article 22 of the book Terotechnology XIII

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