There is new information coming through permaculture sources that recommends minimal tilling of the soil to retain the soil ' s inherent properties to sustain life that develop over time 从永续农业中我们可以得到一条新信息：它们推荐对土地最小程度耕作，以保护土壤支持生命成长的固有能力。
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Promotion of low cost and environmentally low impact technologies including : - appropriate building methods such as rammed earth construction - passive solar architecture such as solar heated buildings - promotion of unicef approved pour flush toilets - development of improved irrigation , inter - cropping and permaculture systems - introduction of fuel efficient household cooking and heating techniques 亚洲适用技术协会各部门的工作包括（但不只是） ：当地社会的生产力建设和发展；改善水和卫生系统设备；介绍推广新的农业技术；提供健康、教育、环境、小额信贷和职业所需的资格技能方面的培训。
