Unleashing the Power of Agronomy: Nurturing Sustainable Food System for a Flourishing Future
Bal Veer Singh
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208002, UP, India.
Supriya *
ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.
Indrajit Singh P. Girase
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India.
Pradeep Kumar Kanaujiya
School of Agriculture, ITM University, Gwalior (MP), India.
Sulochna
Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India.
Shikhar Verma
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208002, UP, India.
Shakti Singh
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208002, UP, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The world is facing with the critical challenge of nourishing a growing global population while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our food systems. In this context, agronomy emerges as a powerful discipline that holds the key to nurturing a sustainable food system for a flourishing future. Agronomy encompasses the scientific study of crop production, soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices. This article explores the importance of agronomy in addressing the pressing issues of resource optimization, optimizing resource use through precision farming techniques, such as remote sensing, soil and crop sensors, and data analytics.
Keywords: Agronomy, INM, remote sensing, sustainable