Summary
This narrative review synthesises evidence on sustainable farming practices and their dependence on soil health as a foundational component of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The authors examine key approaches—carbon farming, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, and precision farming—that enhance soil function and productivity whilst mitigating environmental impacts of agricultural intensification. The paper identifies soil organic matter and fertility as critical metrics and argues that future research should prioritise climate resilience and global food security challenges.
Regional applicability
The review's emphasis on conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, and precision farming aligns with UK policy frameworks and environmental land management schemes. However, the paper does not appear to provide UK-specific data, so applicability would depend on how findings from other geographies translate to British soil types, climate conditions, and agricultural contexts.
Key measures
Soil fertility, soil organic matter, soil structure, biodiversity, ecosystem services, agricultural productivity
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews how sustainable farming practices including carbon farming, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, and precision farming improve soil fertility, structure, and biodiversity. It examines the relationship between soil health and ecosystem services, and identifies future research priorities for addressing climate change and food security.
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