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They are a set of principles that farmers must apply to crops and their industrial production, corroborating environmental, economic and social sustainability.

The objective of these practices is to ensure that crops and food are of quality based on human and environmental health. In the same way, protect the health of the farmers themselves, the social welfare and the conservation of the environment.

Among the many benefits thanks to good agricultural practices are:

• Organic fertilization
• Reduction of environmental problems such as chemical pollution
• Quality of horticultural or medicinal plant production
• Contributes to sustainable development and a better quality of life
• Better crop management
• Conservation of water, air, soil, flora and fauna resources
• Prevention, control of pests and diseases
• Crop variety management
• Increase in sustainable agricultural productivity

Definitely, good agricultural practices are those responsible activities that farmers apply to improve crops, obtain healthy products and take care of the environment. Farmers must maintain these activities on a daily basis as they are responsible for improving and caring for crops in a healthy way. Seeing this, we understand the importance of exercising these practices to achieve an ecological balance and an adequate quality of life.

Irrigation is that method that consists of the participation of the water resource through the soil to satisfy the water needs of crops in agriculture and gardening.

The main sources of water for this system are: lakes, rivers, reservoirs or ponds and natural waters such as wells for underground aquifers and wastewater. Having the practice of irrigation as part of the work of crops helps to increase their production, formation of plant biomass and is of great importance for food security. The main irrigation method in the field is flood or furrow irrigation and sprinkler or drip irrigation systems through which they obtain efficient management of water use and its inconveniences with irrigation of crops.

The objective of these irrigation systems is the artificial abstraction of water from the natural environment and take it through the project distribution for its application in the field and promote agricultural production.

Soil fertility the ability and productivity of the soil to sustain plant growth, provide habitat, and provide sustained, high-quality crop yields.

There are features where a productive soil can be visualized, among which we can mention:

• The absence of toxic substances that prevent the growth of plants.
• The soil has a correct depth.
• Provides sufficient water and essential nutrients for plant development.
• Adequate internal drainage.
• It has a PH of 5 to 7.
• Sufficient organic matter in the upper layer of the soil.

Understanding these features, some tips to be able to maintain the productivity of the soils are: understanding the characteristics of the soils, environmental education, protection of the vegetation cover, having high quality irrigation water and protection of water sources. Also important is the rotation and association of crops and good agricultural practices. In short, soil fertilization emphasizes its productivity, potential and yield through various chemical, physical and biological factors. It is the intricate process of the persistent cycle of nutrients in organic and inorganic forms, phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium and sulfur are the main elements that are needed in significant quantities that go hand in hand with a commercial fertilizer analysis.