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Sustainable agriculture is an effective approach towards environmental conservation. While agriculture provides food and livelihood for millions of people it also contributes to deforestation, habitat loss, soil erosion, etc. Additionally, the sector is a significant source of pollution, with pesticides and fertilisers contaminating waterways and disrupting ecosystems. Agricultural expansion often leads to the encroachment of wild lands, driving down prices and contributing to poverty. To address these challenges, sustainable agricultural practices are essential. This chapter explains how cutting-edge techniques can help reduce agriculture’s negative environmental effects and ensure long-term food production. These techniques include crop breeding, carbon sequestration, microbiome management, and climate smart irrigation. Reducing reliance on natural resources and using inputs more effectively are two ways to promote sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture takes a holistic approach to farming by integrating three key objectives: social equity, economic profitability, and environmental health. By adopting these principles and leveraging technological advancements, the future of environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture looks promising. Environmental conservation is paramount for sustainable agriculture. We can reduce the damaging effects of agriculture on the environment while ensuring long-term food production and security by implementing sustainable practises, such as organic farming and climate-smart agriculture. Prioritising the adoption of these strategies is essential if we are to create an agricultural system that is resilient and sustainable for both the present and the future.
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Kodaparthi, A. et al. (2024). Environmental Conservation for Sustainable Agriculture. In: Aransiola, S.A., Babaniyi, B.R., Aransiola, A.B., Maddela, N.R. (eds) Prospects for Soil Regeneration and Its Impact on Environmental Protection . Earth and Environmental Sciences Library. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53270-2_2
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