Often reliant on excessive water usage and chemical inputs, the traditional farming practices contribute to the degradation of natural resources and the depletion of freshwater reserves.

Adopting sustainable agriculture is imperative for India to ensure long-term food security, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and protect the environment. As India strives to meet its developmental goals, promoting and implementing sustainable practices can significantly contribute to a healthier planet and a robust economy.

In view of the persistent issues, we have curated a list of sustainable techniques for farmers to consider adopting this Kharif season.

1. Adopt climate-resilient seeds

Recently, India unveiled revolutionary genome-edited rice varieties, DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by the IARI and Indian Rice Research Institute. Using the SDN1 genome editing technique, these innovations enhance two major rice types — Samba Mahsuri (BPT5204) and MTU1010 — with precise DNA alterations.

Without introducing foreign genes, it........

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