| It takes great deal of effort to manage a farm. The basics may be easy to learn, but some aspects of farming are quite complex. A certain level of farming education is therefore necessary. For instance, some farmers don’t always know how to use fertiliser correctly. Fertiliser helps plants grow and produce more fruit and vegetables. Too much of it, however, doesn’t help the plant and causes pollution. When farmers water their crops, some of that water runs off. This contains some of the fertiliser. It ends up in lakes and streams and eventually in the supply of water we drink and wash in. A simple government programme can make a big difference in educating farmers. It can help make them aware of the environmental impact of farming. This in turn can help reduce water pollution. |