Genetically engineered seeds that are non-renewable, or "seed suicide", have led to increased farmer suicides in India. Known as terminator seeds, they must be repurchased each season rather than allowing harvest of future generations. When farmers take on debt to purchase the seeds but face crop failures or losses, landlords often seize their land, leaving farmers with no alternative but suicide. In contrast, sustainable agriculture aims to meet current needs without compromising future generations through practices that integrate environmental protection, economic viability, and social equity such as crop rotation and soil amendment.