Prof. Ram Krishna Mandal,
Dr. Kumar Tok,
- Professor, Department of Economics, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal,, West Bengal, India
- Vice-Principal,, Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India, West Bengal, India
Abstract
The ability of a farm operation to obtain optimal outputs with minimal inputs like resources, labour, time, and environmental impact is a critical notion in modern agriculture practices. Enhancing farm productivity is crucial for sustainable farming methods and guaranteeing food security in a world where food demands are rising due to an expanding population. Objective: The farm’s goals are to examine the various facets of agricultural efficiency, emphasise its importance, elements, and opportunities for development, and do so by incorporating ideas from academic discourse and current research in regard to its problems and solutions. Knowledge Gap: In the context of India’s current circumstances, no study has been found that addresses issues with farm efficiency on the basis of sustainable farming. Methodology: Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, this study is mostly descriptive in character based on secondary data. Result and Discussion: Achieving sustainability and efficiency in Indian farming is essential for maintaining the environment, enhancing farmers’ lives, and guaranteeing food security. India’s farmers confront a wide range of difficulties that need attention. This article examines the main issues faced by Indian peasants and thereby, its solutions. Conclusion: Farmers may protect environmental integrity while increasing productivity, profitability, and resilience of their operations through the use of precision agriculture, technological breakthroughs, and encouraging sustainable practices.
Keywords: Environmental impact, Sustainable farming, Expanding population, Food security, Agricultural efficiency
[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (rrjoast)]
Prof. Ram Krishna Mandal, Dr. Kumar Tok. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF FARM EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN INDIA: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2024; 13(03):-.
Prof. Ram Krishna Mandal, Dr. Kumar Tok. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF FARM EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN INDIA: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2024; 13(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoast/article=2024/view=183473
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Volume | 13 |
Issue | 03 |
Received | 17/09/2024 |
Accepted | 11/10/2024 |
Published | 14/10/2024 |