Role of Conservation Agriculture for Sustaining Soil Quality and Improving Crop Productivity- A Review

Ahngar, Tanveer Ahmad; Rashid, Zahida; Bhat, Riyaz Ahmed; Raja, Waseem; Iqbal, Sajid; Mir, Mohd Salim; Jan, Seerat

doi:10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1830770

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“…Some of the economic and environmental benefits of conservation agriculture include: a) Cost-effectiveness: Conservation agriculture practices have been found to improve production efficiency and reduce costs for farmers. This includes timesaving, reduced labor requirements, lower fuel and machinery operating costs, and higher efficiency in terms of more output for a lower input [29] . b) Savings in water and energy usage: Conservation agriculture practices, such as the use of cover crops and reduced tillage, can lead to significant water and energy savings.…”

Section: Economic and Environmental Benefits Of Conservation Agriculturementioning

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Review of conservation agriculture practices for sustainable farming

Mali,

Latha,

Sidar

et al. 2023

Pharma Innovation

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Conservation agriculture practices, such as integrated pest management, agroforestry, and agroecology, can contribute to sustainable and resilient food systems by reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and minimizing environmental impact. Continued investment in research and development is crucial for the advancement of conservation agriculture practices and the development of innovative solutions to address global challenges. Governments and international organizations play a key role in promoting and supporting the adoption of these practices through policy incentives, funding, and capacity building. Collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers is essential for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the development of training programs to empower farmers and extension workers. Integration of conservation agriculture with other sustainable agriculture practices, such as organic farming, can maximize its benefits and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable food system.

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Section: Economic and Environmental Benefits Of Conservation Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

Review of conservation agriculture practices for sustainable farming

Mali,

Latha,

Sidar

et al. 2023

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Perspective of Water-Use Programs in Agriculture in Guanajuato

Hernández-Ruiz,

Isiordia-Lachica,

Huerta-Arredondo

et al. 2024

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Integrated agricultural water management (IAWM) encompasses multiple factors, necessitating the evaluation of performance across programs and involved entities and local consideration in different regions. This study analyzes the relation of allocation budgets and government agency programs in relation to the average annual availability of groundwater in Guanajuato State. Documentary investigation was conducted on public programs, aquifer availability, and agricultural land types over the period from 2017 to 2023. In the last six years, the amounts allocated to government programs from subsidies and donations have increased by 40%, leading to enhanced agricultural productivity in the state. Considering the agricultural types (rain-fed, irrigated, and protected) as separate variables, simple linear regression explains 97.8% of the variability in the DMA, indicating a decrease of 78.2 million m3 and an increase in irrigated agriculture. The estimator for the budget allocated to public programs is −2.21 × 10−7, indicating that even if the resources allocated to government programs related to the use and exploitation of water in the agricultural sector increase, the DMA will continue to decrease. Regarding the agriculture area type, the estimator has a value of −0.00237, indicating that each rain-fed or irrigated agriculture unit established would result in an approximate reduction of 2370 m3 of water in the DMA. Taking this into account, it is imperative to formulate strategies that consider intersectoral links, with a focus on prioritizing essential actions in rain-fed areas for water capture and/or irrigated agricultural areas for food production, which comprise 52% of the total land dedicated to the agricultural sector, and specifically targeting actions that promote groundwater management.

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Role of Conservation Agriculture for Sustaining Soil Quality and Improving Crop Productivity- A Review

Cited by 2 publications

References 37 publications

Review of conservation agriculture practices for sustainable farming

Review of conservation agriculture practices for sustainable farming

Perspective of Water-Use Programs in Agriculture in Guanajuato

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