Sustainable agriculture: To be sustainable

To be sustainable, agriculture must meet the needs of present and future generations, while ensuring profitability, environmental health, and social and economic equity. Sustainable food and agriculture (SFA) contributes to all four pillars of food security – availability, access, utilization and stability – and the dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social and economic). Sustainable AgricultureThe Sustainable Agriculture Programme aims to address the issue of water scarcity and dwindling groundwater reserves. It involves working with and engaging farmers and implementing sustainable agriculture approaches at the farm level. The programme uses best management practices, sustainability standards and innovative technologies to reduce and optimise the water footprint of water-intensive crops in identified regions across India. Agriculture has a distinctive ... NMSA is a government initiative to enhance agricultural productivity and conserve natural resources in rainfed areas. It covers various aspects of sustainable agriculture such as water use efficiency, soil health management, integrated farming, livestock and fishery based systems. Introduction Sustainable and organic farming is imperative for preserving environmental health, enhancing soil fertility, and ensuring long-term food security. These practices reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. The Union government is actively advancing these approaches through various initiatives. The Government of India has launched landmark schemes to support organic agriculture , improve production quality, and strengthen the ...