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Aparana Sharma,
Kailash Chandra Mahajan,
Mujahida Sayyed,
- Student, Department of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Ganjbasoda, Distt- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Ganjbasoda, Distt- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Agriculture, Ganjbasoda, Distt- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy and a sustainable agriculture the need of the hour. Today in the developing world where technology is dominating all aspects of life, agriculture is no longer untouched. It would be very right to say that agriculture and technology are going hand in hand and it’s the technological advancement which has taken agriculture at new heights. However technological advancements have their own disadvantages including climate change, pollution, new health issues and hazards, depletion of non-renewable resources etc., that need to be addressed cautiously and intelligently. Use of renewable energy sources, too which is dependable and consistent could be an answer to all these issues without affecting the sustainability and efficiency of a sector like agriculture which is today striving for its sustainability. Sustainable and efficient agriculture is essential for maintaining the food security and livelihood of a strong and developing nation. Solar energy is one source of renewable energy which can support agricultural development in all areas including mechanical techniques, fertilizer applications, seed development, crop growth and maintenance, water efficient irrigation, post-harvest management and many more. The present review envisages the use of solar energy and its applications in the growth and development of sustainable and efficient agriculture. There are many uses of solar energy in agriculture including power pumps, solar dryers, power bulbs, heaters, fences and many more mechanical and electrical devices which can be better utilized with the help of solar energy. These alternative ways will help the Indian economy to grow more using least input and maintained output. Thus, solar energy can prove to be a suitable option for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
Keywords: solar energy, sustainable agriculture, electricity, ultra-violet (UV) radiation
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Aparana Sharma, Kailash Chandra Mahajan, Mujahida Sayyed. Solar Energy for Sustainable and Efficient Agriculture. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(01):-.
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Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 22/01/2025 |
| Accepted | 12/02/2025 |
| Published | 25/02/2025 |
| Publication Time | 34 Days |
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