Organic agriculture for agro-environmental sustainability

Thakur, Neelam; Kaur, Simranjeet; Kaur, Tanvir; Tomar, Preety; Devi, Rubee; Thakur, Sangeeta; Tyagi, Nidhi; Thakur, Rajesh K.; Mehta, D. K.; Yadav, Ajar Nath

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-91595-3.00018-5

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“…They claim that the large-scale introduction of organic and resource-saving agriculture will ensure the future of humanity with safe food and improve the ecosystem. Similar information has been published in a paper by Indian researchers (Prusty et al, 2021;Thakur et al, 2022) and in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (2022) report, where it is noted that among the most effective strategies for improving the quality of food, strengthening the sustainability of ecological and agrifood systems, organic agriculture, soil protection and resource-saving agriculture are singled out. Thus, according to FAO, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have achieved positive results in maintaining biodiversity in the production of agricultural products with the help of organic agriculture.…”

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confidence: 54%

The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

KARABASSOV¹,

NURMAGANBETOV²,

AIDYNOV³

et al. 2022

Scientific Horizons

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The Republic of Kazakhstan has good potential for developing environmentally friendly agricultural production: extensive agricultural land, a large number of farms, and interest in producing environmentally-friendly products. These factors determined the relevance of the study, the main purpose of which was to investigate the main areas of the development of organic agriculture in Kazakhstan. The statistical data and reports of Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement, and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations were analyzed; logical and empirical methods were used; a survey of consumers and producers of environmentally-friendly products in Kazakhstan was conducted. This paper shows the main trends in the development of the organic sector in Kazakhstan and in the world in general. Studies have shown a growing tendency of organic production in the world, however, many countries are still in their infancy regarding this trend. At the moment, the world's land under organic agriculture is 74.9 million hectares, but in Kazakhstan, since 2016, there has been a reduction in such areas. In 2020, they amounted to 114 thousand hectares or 0.1% of all farmland in the country, which is associated with the coronavirus pandemic and the global economic crisis. According to the international organisations Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement, in 2020, out of 190 countries of the world, Kazakhstan entered the lists of 50 producing countries and 20 exporting countries of organic agricultural products, and the export of these products amounted to about EUR 9 million. It is concluded that the necessary conditions for the introduction of ecological agriculture are gradually being created in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which would improve the economic situation of the country. The practical significance of the study was to conduct a sociological survey of consumers and producers of ecological agricultural products in four regions of Kazakhstan to identify the state and main areas of development of the domestic market of organic agriculture

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confidence: 54%

The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

KARABASSOV¹,

NURMAGANBETOV²,

AIDYNOV³

et al. 2022

Scientific Horizons

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“…Despite this, just 1% of agricultural land is being used for organic farming globally, and average yields are lower. Biological pest management, crop rotation, and the use of biofertilizers are a few of the sustainable natural resources and methods used in organic agriculture [6][7][8]. Organic farmers use natural pesticides and fertilizers as opposed to typical farmers that use synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, growth regulators, hormones, and antibiotics to raise crop yields and increase the output of animal meat and milk [9].…”

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Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Resource Efficiency

Saxena,

R J,

Ramesh

et al. 2024

E3S Web of Conf.

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Efficiency in technology, distributive effectiveness, and environmental effectiveness all have the potential to be included in the general concept of "resource use efficiency in agriculture." An effective farmer distributes his resources, including labourers, water, and land, appropriately in the best possible way to enhance his revenue while minimising expenses over time. Multiple research studies, however, demonstrate that farmers frequently make inadequate use of their resources. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of various farming practices and technologies, highlighting their impact on agricultural efficiency and resource use. Also, this review investigates the incorporation of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) into agriculture, emphasising the significance of environmental and economic factors in achieving sustainable agricultural productivity. With a focus on the ASEAN region and specific case studies, it assesses how carbon emissions, deforestation, renewable energy, and biodiversity affect farming efficiencies. The paper underscores the value of biodiversity, including underutilized and neglected species, and the potential of IoT and associated technologies to enhance agricultural operations. Moreover, it discusses about how resource optimization models can be used to increase agricultural yields and address environmental issues. A fundamental necessity for strategic management of water resources and joint utilization of water resources to support sustainable agriculture is also emphasized in the evaluation.

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“…Another vital area of research is the optimization of production and the improvement of economic sustainability. Most scientists agree that the fundamental destructive factor in the development of organic production of agricultural products is low yield and productivity (Thakur et al, 2022). This, in turn, increases the cost of production and reduces the industry's competitiveness.…”

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Prospects and threats for developing organic agriculture: The example of Azerbaijan

Aliyev¹,

Mammadova²,

Hamidova

et al. 2022

JEECAR

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The article's purpose is to evaluate empirical evidence of the main threats to organic agriculture formation and provide the argumentation of its development prospects in Azerbaijan's current conditions. Questioning of agricultural business owners identified threats and prospects for developing organic agriculture in Azerbaijan. The opportunities and threats for developing organic agriculture are determined and differentiated by groups of entrepreneurs doing business in traditional/organic agriculture. Based on the results of the clustering of the agricultural enterprises depending on the level, the priority of threats, and prospects for development, the strategies for developing organic agriculture in Azerbaijan have been determined: educational strategy of financial accessibility, innovative growth, and infrastructure development.

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Organic agriculture for agro-environmental sustainability

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The Main Areas of Development of Organic Agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Resource Efficiency

Prospects and threats for developing organic agriculture: The example of Azerbaijan

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