What is another word for agricultural pollution?
Pronunciation: [ˌaɡɹɪkˈʌlt͡ʃəɹə͡l pəlˈuːʃən] (IPA) 
Agricultural pollution, also known as farm pollution, refers to the contamination of the environment from agricultural practices. There are several other synonyms for agricultural pollution which includes farm waste pollution, rural runoff pollution, livestock pollution, and crop cultivation pollution. Farm waste pollution occurs when agricultural waste, including animal manure and agricultural chemicals, are not adequately disposed of and seep into soil and water systems. Rural runoff pollution is when water from rainfall or irrigation carries fertilizer and pesticides from agricultural fields into nearby waterways. Livestock pollution is when animal waste, such as manure, is not properly managed, and it contaminates soil and water. Crop cultivation pollution is when soil is heavily plowed leading to soil erosion and the loss of topsoil.
