Sustainable agriculture Introduction Importance Case study Challenges

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School Of Social
Sciences DAVV Indore
Name – Chetana Rathore
Class- Ba sociology sem4
Subject- Agrarian sociology
Roll no. – 2225215
Topic – SustainableAgriculture
Submitted to – Neha Rathore mam

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Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
▪ Sustainable agriculture is a farming method that aims to meet
the current needs for food, fiber, and other agricultural products
while ensuring the long-term health and productivity of the land,
minimizing environmental impacts, and supporting economic
viability for farmers and rural communities. It involves practices
such as crop rotation, conservation tillage, integrated pest
management, and the use of organic fertilizers to maintain soil
fertility, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.

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▪ Environment benefits of sustainable Agriculture
▪ Conservation of natural resources (water, soil,
biodiversity)
▪ Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
▪ Preservation of ecosystem
Importance of sustainable agriculture

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Economic benefits of sustainable
agriculture
Increased profitability over the long
term
Cost savings through reduced chemical
inputs
Access to new markets and consumer
demand for sustainable products

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Social benefits of sustainable
agriculture
Improved livelihoods for farmers
Better working conditions
Enhanced community resiliency
Increase food securitiy

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Sustainable farming practices
▪ Crop rotation and diversification
▪ Organic farming methods
▪ Conservation tillage
▪ Agro forestry
▪ Integrated pest management

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Case study on sustainable agriculture
The following is a case study of a sustainable farm in India. The farm is
located in the state of Karnataka and is owned by a farmer named Mr.
Patel. Mr. Patel has been practicing sustainable agriculture for over 20
years.
Mr. Patel’s farm is a mixed crop and livestock farm. He grows a variety of
crops, including rice, wheat, soybeans, and vegetables. He also raises
cows, goats, and chickens.
Mr. Patel uses a variety of sustainable agriculture practices on his farm. He
uses organic fertilizers and pesticides, he practices crop rotation, and he
uses water conservation techniques. He also uses integrated pest
management techniques to control pests and diseases.
Mr. Patel’s farm is a successful example of sustainable agriculture. He is
able to produce a good yield of crops and livestock while also protecting the
environment.

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Challenge and barriers in sustainable
agriculture
Lack of awareness and education
Initial investment costs
Policy and regulatory hurdles
Resistance to change within the indust

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Conclusion and call to action
Recap of key points
Emphasis on the importance of adopting sustainable
agriculture practices
Encouragement for individuals, businesses, and
policymakers to take action

10. Thank you
Thank you