2024 | Lalita Kumar Mohanty, N K Singh, Pranav Raj, Aditya Prakash, Awanindra Kumar Tiwari, Vishal Singh and Prashun Sachan
This article reviews advancements in agronomy, focusing on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and agricultural sustainability globally. Key topics include plant breeding for improved varieties, optimized plant nutrition and soil fertility management, efficient water management, integrated pest management (IPM), conservation agriculture techniques, precision agriculture technologies, and climate-smart farming approaches. Modern agronomic strategies, such as drought-tolerant cultivars, micro-irrigation, reduced tillage systems, site-specific input applications, and integrated cropping systems, significantly improve productivity and resilience. The authors emphasize the importance of continued innovation and knowledge dissemination to meet rising food demands while protecting environmental quality. Collaborative efforts among researchers, educators, policymakers, and farmers are crucial for applying advanced yet context-specific agronomic solutions to sustain agricultural prosperity into the future.This article reviews advancements in agronomy, focusing on enhancing crop yields, soil health, and agricultural sustainability globally. Key topics include plant breeding for improved varieties, optimized plant nutrition and soil fertility management, efficient water management, integrated pest management (IPM), conservation agriculture techniques, precision agriculture technologies, and climate-smart farming approaches. Modern agronomic strategies, such as drought-tolerant cultivars, micro-irrigation, reduced tillage systems, site-specific input applications, and integrated cropping systems, significantly improve productivity and resilience. The authors emphasize the importance of continued innovation and knowledge dissemination to meet rising food demands while protecting environmental quality. Collaborative efforts among researchers, educators, policymakers, and farmers are crucial for applying advanced yet context-specific agronomic solutions to sustain agricultural prosperity into the future.