What innovative strategies can be implemented to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in India, considering challenges such as water scarcity, climate change, and rural livelihoods?
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Water scarcity, climate change, and better rural living are agriculture’s major challenges.
Water conversion
With drip irrigation and sprinkler systems guaranteeing the least water loss and supplying it right to the roots of the crops, precision irrigation includes that.
Rainwater Harvesting: Gathering and storing of rainwater to be used for irrigation later on.
Promote growing of water-efficient and drought-tolerant crops.
illage should apply climate-smart agriculture practice.
Cover cropping, no-till farming, and crop rotation improve soil quality, increase water retention, and lower erosion risk.
Trees and shrubs are combined into agroforestry systems that enhance soil fertility together with farming systems that provide shade and boost biodiversity.
Developers and advocates introduce and promote crop varieties tolerant of heat, drought, and other environmental pressures.
Advances in technology
Data-driven decision making, water and other resources management, crop health maintenance, and the use of GPS, drones, and sensors together define precision farming.
Blockchain technology increases traceability and openness in the supply chain. The farmers also have more access to the markets.
Irrigating and processing solar and wind energy by the farmers helps use renewable energy.
Support for farmers
Know how Transfer; Extending technical knowledge with training and information to farmers using digital platforms, workshops, and extension services.
Better marketing and distribution could be realized via improved e-commerce platforms and infrastructure along with FPOs free of charge access.
Encouraging access to insurance and credit for technology adjustment and risk management helps with financial inclusion.
Sustainable livestock methods
-Feed Efficiency: Development of more efficient feed to lower greenhouse gases from animals.
Rotational grazing and better pasture management assist to keep soil erosion down and soil quality high.