Challenges of Sustainability in Agricultural Management

Abstract

The dual pressures of population growth and climate change have adverse impacts on agricultural sustainability. This chapter discusses various challenges (i.e. climate change, population dynamics, poor technology and lack of knowledge, policy and management issues, fragmented land holding) and their relationship with agricultural sustainability in the context of environmental, economic and social perspectives. Moreover, this chapter presents possible solutions for agricultural sustainability. Unsustainable agricultural management will impact the agricultural growth rate, gross domestic productivity, per capita availability of food grains, gross capital formation in agriculture, agricultural exports and imports, job opportunities in the agricultural sector, environmental quality, etc. Sustainable development requires the collaboration and effort of government, non-governmental organizations and stakeholders, with long-term planning focused around better environmental, economic and social policies.