“The role of agriculture is paramount as it is not only a source of sustenance but also a key player in shaping the destiny of our environment. The challenge before us is significant to feed the growing global population while safeguarding our ecosystems and natural resources for generations to come,” said Vice Chancellor of NALSAR University of Law Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao.
Delivering the Prof. Jayashankar commemorative address on the occasion of the 9th foundation day of Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University here on Sunday, he said the implementation of green revolution policies in the country had helped achieve self sustenance in foodgrain production and ensured food security although it had also led to degradation of the top soil, declining groundwater resources, contamination of water bodies and reducing bio diversity.
Maturing climate change science is making it evident that input-intensive agriculture is both a contributor and a victim of climate change and it underscores the need for developing sustainable farming systems for sustainable development of the country, the NALSAR V-C said while speaking on the topic – sustainable development and agriculture.
