Organic agriculture for agro-environmental sustainability

Thakur, Neelam; Kaur, Simranjeet; Kaur, Tanvir; Tomar, Preety; Devi, Rubee; Thakur, Sangeeta; Tyagi, Nidhi; Thakur, Rajesh K.; Mehta, D. K.; Yadav, Ajar Nath

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-91595-3.00018-5

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“…In Himachal Pradesh, the control strategies applied to manage the population of these insect pests are generally chemicals based which are hazardous to living beings and costly. Applications of chemical-based synthetic insecticides are the solution only for shorter duration that ultimately resulted in negative impacts over the biodiversity (Thakur et al 2022a). However, insect pest population was triggered by biological opponents such as parasitoids, pathogens and predators.…”

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Biocidal potential of indigenous isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) against tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Tomar

Thakur

2022

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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Background Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have been regarded as the most convenient strategy for insect pest management. The native strains of EPNs: Heterorhabditis bacteriophora EUPT-SD, H. bacteriophora EUPT-R, H. bacteriophora EUPT-KN, H. bacteriophora EUPT-K and H. bacteriophora EUPT-H isolated from mid-Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh were tested in laboratory for their multiplication and virulence against 3rd and 4th larval instars of the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), the serious polyphagous pest affecting a wide range of agricultural crops worldwide. Results All the EPN strains were effective against 3rd and 4th larval instars of S. litura. Insect mortality reached 90–96% after 96 h at nematode concentrations of 150 infective juveniles (IJs)/ml. The insect mortality was also recorded at low concentrations of IJs, but the most exposure period was required. High virulence was shown by H. bacteriophora EUPT-SD 96 and 94%, followed by H. bacteriophora EUPT-R 92 and 90%, H. bacteriophora EUPT-KN 92 and 90%, H. bacteriophora EUPT-K 92 and 90% and H. bacteriophora EUPT-H 92 and 90%, respectively, against 3rd and 4th larval instars in terms of reproductive potential and killing. All the insects were alive in the absolute control. Conclusion Utilization of EPNs for the management of S. litura may be the best method to overcome the insect resistance problems and to manage the population of this insect pest. It may be an effective method and may be a partial substitute of synthetic insecticides, thus minimizing the excessive use of synthetic chemicals. The results demonstrated the potential of indigenous EPNs isolates against S. litura, but before further recommendation, multiplication field trials need to be conducted to confirm their efficacy at farm level.

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Biocidal potential of indigenous isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) against tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Tomar

Thakur

2022

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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“…They claim that the large-scale introduction of organic and resource-saving agriculture will ensure the future of humanity with safe food and improve the ecosystem. Similar information has been published in a paper by Indian researchers (Prusty et al, 2021;Thakur et al, 2022) and in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (2022) report, where it is noted that among the most effective strategies for improving the quality of food, strengthening the sustainability of ecological and agrifood systems, organic agriculture, soil protection and resource-saving agriculture are singled out. Thus, according to FAO, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have achieved positive results in maintaining biodiversity in the production of agricultural products with the help of organic agriculture.…”

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The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

KARABASSOV¹,

NURMAGANBETOV²,

AIDYNOV³

et al. 2022

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The Republic of Kazakhstan has good potential for developing environmentally friendly agricultural production: extensive agricultural land, a large number of farms, and interest in producing environmentally-friendly products. These factors determined the relevance of the study, the main purpose of which was to investigate the main areas of the development of organic agriculture in Kazakhstan. The statistical data and reports of Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement, and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations were analyzed; logical and empirical methods were used; a survey of consumers and producers of environmentally-friendly products in Kazakhstan was conducted. This paper shows the main trends in the development of the organic sector in Kazakhstan and in the world in general. Studies have shown a growing tendency of organic production in the world, however, many countries are still in their infancy regarding this trend. At the moment, the world's land under organic agriculture is 74.9 million hectares, but in Kazakhstan, since 2016, there has been a reduction in such areas. In 2020, they amounted to 114 thousand hectares or 0.1% of all farmland in the country, which is associated with the coronavirus pandemic and the global economic crisis. According to the international organisations Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement, in 2020, out of 190 countries of the world, Kazakhstan entered the lists of 50 producing countries and 20 exporting countries of organic agricultural products, and the export of these products amounted to about EUR 9 million. It is concluded that the necessary conditions for the introduction of ecological agriculture are gradually being created in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which would improve the economic situation of the country. The practical significance of the study was to conduct a sociological survey of consumers and producers of ecological agricultural products in four regions of Kazakhstan to identify the state and main areas of development of the domestic market of organic agriculture

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“…Despite this, just 1% of agricultural land is being used for organic farming globally, and average yields are lower. Biological pest management, crop rotation, and the use of biofertilizers are a few of the sustainable natural resources and methods used in organic agriculture [6][7][8]. Organic farmers use natural pesticides and fertilizers as opposed to typical farmers that use synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, growth regulators, hormones, and antibiotics to raise crop yields and increase the output of animal meat and milk [9].…”

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Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Resource Efficiency

Saxena,

R J,

Ramesh

et al. 2024

E3S Web of Conf.

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Efficiency in technology, distributive effectiveness, and environmental effectiveness all have the potential to be included in the general concept of "resource use efficiency in agriculture." An effective farmer distributes his resources, including labourers, water, and land, appropriately in the best possible way to enhance his revenue while minimising expenses over time. Multiple research studies, however, demonstrate that farmers frequently make inadequate use of their resources. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of various farming practices and technologies, highlighting their impact on agricultural efficiency and resource use. Also, this review investigates the incorporation of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) into agriculture, emphasising the significance of environmental and economic factors in achieving sustainable agricultural productivity. With a focus on the ASEAN region and specific case studies, it assesses how carbon emissions, deforestation, renewable energy, and biodiversity affect farming efficiencies. The paper underscores the value of biodiversity, including underutilized and neglected species, and the potential of IoT and associated technologies to enhance agricultural operations. Moreover, it discusses about how resource optimization models can be used to increase agricultural yields and address environmental issues. A fundamental necessity for strategic management of water resources and joint utilization of water resources to support sustainable agriculture is also emphasized in the evaluation.

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Organic agriculture for agro-environmental sustainability

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Biocidal potential of indigenous isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) against tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Biocidal potential of indigenous isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) against tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Resource Efficiency

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