SUSTAINABLE FARMING: AGRICULTURE ASSESSING ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FARMING PRACTICES

S. SAHOO¹*, B.B. MAGAR², A.V. HANSDA³, S. KAUSHAL^4
1Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
²Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
³Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
⁴Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
* Corresponding Author : sahoosatyabrata908@gmail.com

Received : 07-09-2022     Accepted : 27-09-2022     Published : 30-09-2022
Volume : 14     Issue : 9       Pages : 11706 - 11709
Int J Agr Sci 14.9 (2022):11706-11709

Keywords : Sustainable agriculture, Organic farming, Permaculture, Conservation agriculture
Academic Editor : Dr Prashant Shrivastava, Dr S J Patil, A A Shahane, Dr P K Mishra
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
Author Contribution : All authors equally contributed

Agricultural sustainability has been a trending topic of discussion in recent years. This review paper puts a focus on alternative farming methods that maximize on-farm methods to increase output and meet nutrient requirements, as well as that serve more general ecological and societal aims. Various environmentally friendly sustainable farming practices are the answer to the problems facing Indian agriculture today. This type of farming preserves soil and water resources, guards against climate change, enhances agro-diversity, ensures biodiversity, satisfies food demand, and protects livelihoods. In brief, it makes sure that society has access to enough wholesome food, the environment flourishes, and the farm is productive. The demand for agricultural products is increasing rapidly as the world population increases. The deep connection of agriculture to the global economy, human society and biodiversity makes it one of the most important frontiers for conservation in the world

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