Sustainability assessment reveals moderate performance in 29 agricultural farms, highlighting urgent needs for land tenure reform and biodiversity support.
Key Points
Agricultural sustainability scores averaged 63 points across surveyed operations, demonstrating acceptable soil use alongside critical deficits in biodiversity.
Quality of life reached the highest score at 76 points, whereas biodiversity dropped to 34 points and undermined overall farm economic viability.
Assessment using Response-Inducing Sustainability Evaluation adjusted regional data for 29 farms, highlighting land tenure reform to improve local crop production.