THE INTERACTION BETWEEN AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LITHUANIA: A REVIEW

Abstract

This paper discusses the interactions between agricultural activities and environmental
sustainability in Lithuania. This study focuses on two research problems: what is the interaction
of agricultural activities for environmental sustainability; and what are preference sets of
measures for environmental protection in agriculture. Literature review regarding trends in
agriculture to the environment shows the relationship with negative affects. The interactions
between agricultural activities and the environment are expressed as a negative impact in the
fact for the too-high use of fertilization of nitrogen and phosphorus causes eutrophication of
groundwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Overuse of irrigation causes salinization of the soil and
the destruction of freshwater ecosystems. Chemical inputs expressed by the use of pesticides
cause the loss of biodiversity. Irresponsible use of mechanized machinery has an effect on
climate air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is very important to apply a
set of measures for environmental protection to agricultural activities. The results of the paper
are useful for further research for „European Green Deal“ energy development