Sustainable pathways toward reimagining India’s agricultural systems

India’s Green Revolution made the country a world leader in rice and wheat production, but it has taken its toll on people and the environment. In an era of climate change and population growth, agriculture must be made sustainable. Pathways to this ambitious goal require new approaches to agricultu...

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Published in:Communications earth & environment 2023-12, Vol.4 (1), p.262-4, Article 262
Main Authors: Bawa, Kamaljit S., Seidler, Reinmar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural policy
Agricultural research
Agriculture
Climate change
Crop production
Emissions
Emissions control
Farm buildings
Farming systems
Green revolution
Greenhouse gases
Population growth
Rice
Wheat
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Summary:India’s Green Revolution made the country a world leader in rice and wheat production, but it has taken its toll on people and the environment. In an era of climate change and population growth, agriculture must be made sustainable. Pathways to this ambitious goal require new approaches to agricultural policy and research.India’s green revolution has made the country a world leader in rice and wheat production, but at the expense of people and the environment. Here, we call for transformative changes in its agriculture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining production levels.
ISSN:2662-4435
2662-4435
DOI:10.1038/s43247-023-00902-6