Optimizing Resource Efficiency in Agriculture: A Comprehensive Analysis of Circular Farming Practices
Kaushik Kumar Panigrahi*
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Odisha (751 003), India
Ayesha Mohanty
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Odisha (751 003), India
Smruti Ranjan Padhan
Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (110 012), India
Prabhasmita Shatpathy
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Odisha (751 003), India
Priyabrata Bhoi
Punjab Agriculture University (PAU), Ludhiana, Punjab (141 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Circular agriculture, Closed-loop system, Sustainable farming, Waste management
Abstract
Circular agriculture is getting to be perceived as a sustainable agricultural practice that aims to reduce waste while improving resource efficiency. This article dives profoundly into circular farming processes, with an emphasis on transforming agricultural waste into valuable assets. In this study, we are trying to investigate several solutions, such as composting, anaerobic digestion, cover cropping and agroforestry, using an intensive examination of the literature and case studies. Further, this helps to analyse the financial, environmental and social implications of circular agriculture, emphasizing its ability to set up a closed-loop framework for a sustainable future.
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