A Systems Approach to Agricultural Sustainability: Building Resilience through Landscape Management and Genetic Advances

Majeed, Israr and Garg, K K and Singh, R and Budama, N and Anantha, K H and Akuraju, V R and Jat, M L (2025) A Systems Approach to Agricultural Sustainability: Building Resilience through Landscape Management and Genetic Advances. In: Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology (AAGB-2025), 23-25 March 2025, Novotel, Goa, India.

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Abstract

Sustainable crop production in India is under severe stress, with nearly 120 million hectares affected by soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate variability. Climate projections indicate significant shifts in rainfall patterns, leading to prolonged growing periods and heightened crop water stress, particularly in semi-arid regions. By 2050, India will need to produce 550 million tonnes of food grains to sustain its growing population. Meanwhile, per capita water availability is expected to decline sharply, intensifying pressure on agricultural systems. While advances in genomics and biotechnology have led to stress-tolerant crop varieties, their effectiveness is linked to broader landscape conditions. A systems approach integrating landscape management with genetic advancements is essential to strengthen agricultural resilience. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach that considers the complex interactions between land, water, crops and climate. By aligning innovation with sustainable resource management, agricultural systems can be transformed to withstand future environmental stresses, securing food and water availability for generations to come.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Divisions: Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems
CRP: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Sustainable agriculture, Climate variability, Water scarcity, Crop resilience, Food security
Subjects: Others > Sustainable Agriculture
Others > Water Resources
Others > Food Security
Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
Date Deposited: 03 Jul 2025 09:44
Last Modified: 03 Jul 2025 09:44
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13198
Acknowledgement: UNSPECIFIED
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