Sustainable Agriculture || Why Sustainable Agriculture Is Necessary?

Sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of crop and livestock production along with proper allocation of resources like land, capital, labour, etc that will last for long term without degrading the quality of ecosystem.

Need of sustainable agriculture:-

• It satisfy human food and fibre needs. 
• It helps to enhance the quality of environment and the natural resources base upon which the agricultural economy is dependent. 
• It helps to make the most efficient use of non renewable resources and on farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and control. 
• Sustain the economic viability of farm operations
• Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. 

Importance of sustainable agriculture:-

1. Sustainable agriculture is "economically sustainable":- it provides secure living to farmers and others employed in food production and processing. An economically sustainable approach also provides access to goods for all the people
2. Sustainable agriculture is "environmentally sound":-  It preserves the quality of basic resources that the farm, business and the surrounding relay on, including soil, water and air. Agriculture have affects on natural resources. Co-operating with natural resources system instead of over powering them can offer benefits to food production as well as the natural environment
3. Sustainable agriculture is "good for families and ecosystem":- It provides opportunities for farmers and community to ensure better and healthy living. It provides platform to youth to get into farming without major capital