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Sustainability in the Fertiliser Industry
AgroSpectrum
|December 2023
Effective resource utilisation is essential for ensuring food security, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture. Therefore, sustainable agriculture is the need of the hour as it strikes a harmonious balance between agricultural productivity and the responsible use of natural resources. This can motivate farmers to adopt more nutrient-responsible approaches, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural future.
Agriculture holds undeniable importance in numerous nations, serving as a vital sector that furnishes both food and essential raw materials for diverse industries. It also plays a significant role in the global economy. Within the context of India, the agricultural sector takes on paramount significance, contributing approximately 17 percent to the nation's overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and serving as the primary source of livelihood for over 60 percent of its population.
Resource utilisation in agriculture encompasses the efficient and responsible deployment of various resources, including land, water, mineral fertilisers, energy, labour, and more, to foster sustainable and productive farming practices. Effective resource utilisation is essential for ensuring food security, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture. Therefore, the primary goal of sustainable agriculture is to strike a harmonious balance between agricultural productivity and the responsible use of natural resources, mainly soil and water, to safeguard long-term soil health for sustained productivity. Sustainable practices aim to address a spectrum of challenges prevalent in Indian agriculture including soil degradation and water scarcity, by implementing more resilient and climate-change-ready farming practices. The adoption of these practices can significantly contribute to the development of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector in India.
Challenges in Modern Agriculture Practices
This story is from the December 2023 edition of AgroSpectrum.
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