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Sustainable agriculture: future hope for developing countries

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Relation http://oar.icrisat.org/9861/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07060669609500637
10.1080/07060669609500637
 
Title Sustainable agriculture: future hope for developing countries
 
Creator Nene, Y L
 
Subject Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural Research
 
Description Aided by a political resolve, the dedication of their scientists, and strong international support, many developing
countries made remarkable progress in achieving self-sufficiency in food and natural fiber during the last two decades.
However, increasing population and commercialization of agriculture in these countries have put enormous pressure on the
resources needed for a sustained growth in agricultural production. Limited arable lands are being overexploited reducing their
productivity. Erosion-prone marginal lands are being brought under cultivation. Faulty irrigation practices, coupled with poor
drainage, have made many areas less productive than before. Several time-tested stable cropping systems have been given up in
favor of new, unstable systems to obtain higher yields per unit area. Indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides has led to serious
unforeseen problems adversely affecting the stability of crops. In spite of these setbacks, there is hope of achieving sustainable
growth in agricultural production. This can be done by improving land and water management practices; discovering stable,
high-productivity farming systems including crops and livestock; evolving better, environment-friendly crop health management
practices', using new biotechnology tools; supporting international agricultural research centers sponsored by the Consultative
Group for International Agricultural Research; involving nongovernmental organizations and government agencies in efforts to
educate and support farmers; and most important of all, implementing innovative programs to reduce population growth rates with
the total commitment of the concerned governments.
 
Publisher Taylor and Francis
 
Date 1996
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
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Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/9861/1/07060669609500637.pdf
Nene, Y L (1996) Sustainable agriculture: future hope for developing countries. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 18 (2). pp. 133-140. ISSN 0706-0661