Sustainable Agriculture; Agroecology And Environmental Protection

Abstract

Presently, ensuring sustainable agricultural production has become a global priority by enhancing income through improved product quality, minimizing environmental degradation via reduced input use, ensuring food security through the provision of nutritious food, and preserving natural resources. Sustainable agriculture represents a holistic approach encompassing economic objectives aimed at high-quality production, social goals focused on improving farmers’ quality of life, and environmental targets geared toward reducing pollution through the efficient management of ecosystems. These objectives can be strategically achieved through the integration of precision (smart) agriculture technologies.

Agroecology, as an ecological practice, offers a sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural systems by drawing on local food system experiences. Beyond being a mere production method, agroecology functions as a scientific discipline and a social movement that spans the entire value chain from farm to table. By incorporating regenerative agriculture and permaculture, this approach fosters social sustainability while simultaneously safeguarding soil and water resources.