Integrated production refers to a
sustainable farming system that produces high quality
food and other products by using natural resources and regulating mechanisms to replace polluting inputs. Emphasis is placed on a systems approach involving the entire farm as the basic unit, on the central role of
agro-ecosystems, on balanced nutrient cycles, and on the welfare of all species in
animal husbandry. The preservation and improvement of
soil fertility and of a
diversified environment are essential components. Biological, technical and chemical methods are tuned to take into account the protection of the environment, profitability and social requirements.