Promotion of Sustainable Agricultural Practices: A Comprehensive Approach
Author(s): Prateeksha SainAbstract
Sustainable agricultural practices are essential for addressing global food security environmental degradation and climate change. Promoting these practices requires a comprehensive approach that integrates ecological economic and social dimensions. This study examines strategies for advancing sustainable agriculture drawing on research and case studies from 2021 onwards. Quantitative analyses utilize survey data farm productivity metrics and environmental impact assessments while qualitative insights derive from interviews with farmers agricultural experts and policymakers. Findings indicate that integrating conservation agriculture agroecology precision farming and community-based initiatives enhances soil fertility water efficiency biodiversity and socio-economic resilience. The study highlights the importance of knowledge dissemination capacity building policy support and market incentives to encourage adoption. Challenges such as resource limitations socio-cultural barriers and policy implementation gaps are addressed. Policy recommendations emphasize multi-stakeholder collaboration participatory approaches and long-term monitoring to ensure effective promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. By synthesizing contemporary research and practical experiences this study provides actionable strategies for policymakers practitioners and agricultural communities to achieve environmental sustainability economic viability and social equity in agricultural systems.