Pursuing circular economics through the integrated crop-livestock systems: An integrative review on practices, strategies and challenges post Green Revolution in Indonesia

• Published in: Journal of agriculture and food research 2024-12, Vol.18, p.101269, Article 101269
• Main Authors: Swastika, Dewa Ketut Sadra, Priyanti, Atien, Hasibuan, Abdul Muis, Sahara, Dewi, Arya, Nyoman Ngurah, Malik, Afrizal, Ilham, Nyak, Sayekti, Apri Laila, Triastono, Joko, Asnawi, Robet, Sugandi, Dedi, Hayati, Nur Qomariah, Atman, Atman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Agricultural by-products; Crop-livestock integration; Environmental aspect; Food system; Sustainable agriculture
• ISSN: 2666-1543; 2666-1543
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101269

The Green Revolution, driven by advanced technology, substantially increased food production in Asian developing countries, including Indonesia. Nevertheless, it also resulted in environmental consequences, notably soil fertility degradation, threatening future agricultural productivity. As an alternative approach, the Integrated Crops-Livestock System (ICLS) holds promise for simultaneously enhancing crop and livestock yields while upholding environmental sustainability. This article investigates the significance of ICLS as a sustainable agricultural solution in the context of circular economics post Green Revolution era in Indonesia. This study employs an integrative literature review, encompassing secondary data analysis, research findings, and publications, to underscore the potential of ICLS in Indonesia and beyond. Despite its potential, the limited adoption of ICLS among Indonesian farmers is attributed to factors such as inadequate knowledge and skills, insufficient policy support, and inadequate dissemination and promotion efforts. To promote widespread ICLS implementation, robust dissemination strategies are imperative, encompassing technical guidance, counseling, training, and on-farm demonstrations. In addition, policy support, including accessible credit and price incentives, is essential to incentivize farmers to embrace ICLS practices. This article underscores the relevance of circular economics within the context of integrated farming and provides insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to promote sustainable agriculture in Indonesia's post Green Revolution era. [Display omitted] •Green Revolution's cause environmental externalities, threatens future agriculture productivity.•Circular economic is relevance in promoting ICLS post-Green Revolution to pursue sustainable agriculture in Indonesia.•Comprehensive literature review informs the significance of ICLS in agriculture worldwide and its relevance to Indonesia.•ICLS balances yield and sustainability (social, economic and environment) in Indonesia's agricultural landscape.