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Assessing farm-level agricultural sustainability in India: A comparative study using a mixed-method approach

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  • Abed, Niloofar
  • Kakolaki, Masoud Barati
  • Ramesh, Maneesha Vinodini
  • Sankarannair, Sabarinath
  • Murugan, Ramu
  • Soundharajan, Bankaru Swamy
  • Pushpalatha, Raji

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Agricultural sustainability in rural India is vital for ensuring food security and livelihoods, particularly for small-scale farmers. Many rural communities exhibit a blend of sustainable and unsustainable farming practices, affecting both their agricultural productivity and resilience in the face of environmental and socio-economic challenges.

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  • Abed, Niloofar & Kakolaki, Masoud Barati & Ramesh, Maneesha Vinodini & Sankarannair, Sabarinath & Murugan, Ramu & Soundharajan, Bankaru Swamy & Pushpalatha, Raji, 2025. "Assessing farm-level agricultural sustainability in India: A comparative study using a mixed-method approach," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 224(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:224:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x24003731
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104223
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