ASSESSING THE ROLE OF CROPPING PATTERN SHIFTS IN PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIA
Keywords:
Cropping pattern shift, agricultural sustainability, crop diversification, soil health, Indian agricultureAbstract
This study investigates the role of cropping pattern shifts in promoting agriculturalsustainability in India, with a focus on recent trends, regional variations, and their impact onkey sustainability indicators such as productivity, soil health, and water use efficiency. Usinga mixed-methods approach involving secondary data analysis
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