PRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY AND AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY: INTEGRATION OF QUANTITATIVE DATA FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

Abstract

Modern agriculture faces challenges related to increasing productivity, conserving natural resources, and reducing environmental impacts. This study uses the robust Agriculture and Farming Dataset, available on the Kaggle platform, to explore yield efficiency and sustainability in different combinations of soil type and growing season. Data on agricultural practices, inputs, yield, and economic and environmental sustainability were analyzed. He focused on two contrasting combinations: Loamy-Zaid and Peaty-Kharif. The results indicate that Loamy-Zaid has higher absolute productivity (33.38 tons), but at the expense of higher input consumption (6.36 tons of fertilizers and 68,033.80 m³ of water). On the other hand, Peaty-Kharif demonstrates greater efficiency in the use of fertilizers (5.85 tons per ton of fertilizer) and water (0.00064 tons per m³), with lower cost per ton produced (163.20 currency units, against 197.11 for Loamy-Zaid). These results highlight the trade-offs between productivity and resource efficiency. The analysis of specific soil and season combinations revealed that edaphic and seasonal factors significantly influence yield. The Silty soil in Rabi proved to be ideal, reaching an average yield of 48.02 tons, while Peaty in Rabi exhibited severe limitations (3.86 tons), demonstrating the importance of customized management strategies. In addition, modern irrigation methods such as drip and sprinkler have shown higher water efficiency, although traditional methods such as manual irrigation have obtained higher yields in small farming systems.

The findings provide subsidies for more sustainable and productive agricultural practices. Optimized management strategies, such as soil amendment, use of biofertilizers, and advanced irrigation techniques, can align productivity, resource savings, and environmental sustainability. This study offers valuable guidance for researchers, farmers, and policymakers, promoting resilient and competitive agriculture in response to growing global demands for food and natural resources.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.032-016