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Cultures have a significant influence on agriculture. It is the worldwide influence of culture on international agricultural production and consumption that shapes the way agricultural systems interact with the environment. From harvesting techniques and crop selection to land-use practices and factors controlling agricultural production and resource allocation, cultural factors play a fundamental role in the success and sustainability of agricultural systems. <\/p>\n

The cultural norms and expectations for agricultural production vary widely from place to place. Traditional customs, beliefs and practices related to agricultural activities can easily differ from environment to environment, often to the detriment of the environment. For example, traditional cultures in rural areas may overlook the importance of sustainable agricultural practices, instead relying on cultural norms that are not sustainable in the long term. <\/p>\n

Cultural values, beliefs and customs can also be important sources of environmental knowledge and wisdom. Traditional knowledges and wisdom accumulated over generations can often provide crucial guidance regarding ways of agricultural production that are suitable to different local environments. Pre-established views, beliefs and ritual practices concerning the environment, land use and agricultural production can offer an important source of knowledge, often neglected by modern agricultural practices. <\/p>\n

Cultural conventions can also influence agricultural production and the allocation of resources. In many places people may have an emotional attachment to their land and traditional ways of agricultural production. This can lead to the exclusion of certain types of technologies, chemicals and practices from pastoral systems. Such conventions can constrain agricultural productivity and increase the risk of crop failure due to limited access to modern, advanced technologies. <\/p>\n