Agriculture aiming for sustainability is now recognized as crucial for maintaining food supplies while minimizing ecological harm, especially where traditional farming practices predominate. In India's MSP program, which provides farmers with guaranteed minimum crop prices like rice and millet at set rates, it ensures their economic security through stable income levels for farming activities. Despite its role in bolstering economic stability, MSP is linked to extensive farming practices characterized by heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and substantial irrigation demands, resulting in detrimental effects such as land degradation, diminished freshwater supplies, and environmental disruptions that may go unnoticed initially. This study examines how incorporating eco-friendly agricultural techniques into MSP-supported farming operations within the Sohna area, Haryana, enhances environmental sustainability. The main goal of this study is to assess how green and eco-friendly agricultural techniques affect the ecological health of MSP-operated farms located within the Sohna district of Haryana State, India. This research involves analysing data qualitatively. Our main approach involved conducting in-depth farmer surveys among 120 participants supported by MSP programs; this ensured our study's population reflected various socioeconomic backgrounds, farm sizes, and genders accurately. Comparisons between solar-powered irrigation systems, organically produced crops, biodegradable fertilizers, precise agricultural methods like precision farming, and traditional rotational planting revealed differences concerning ecological metrics such as freshwater usage, reliance on synthetic chemicals for fertilizer and pest control, soil quality improvement, and overall yield efficiency. Secondary data was retrieved through governmental documents related to MSP procurements, extension services for agriculture, as well as prior research into sustainable farming practices within semiarid areas. Various analytical techniques were employed; these encompassed descriptive statistical analyses alongside approaches for assessing technological uptake rates through logistic regressions aimed at identifying socio-economic factors influencing tech acceptance, complemented by correlational studies designed to elucidate connections between technological utilization and ecological impacts. Studies show that when these agriculturalists adopted eco-friendly practices, they significantly reduced their reliance on resource-consuming materials. The water consumption decreased significantly by about 30%, while both chemical fertilizers and pesticides were drastically cut down nearly 50% less than in traditional methods of agriculture. Significant enhancements were observed for soil quality metrics, resulting in markedly superior conditions of soil fertility and nutrient accessibility within Green Technology farming operations. It is crucially important to remember that crop yields remained consistent under conditions where sustainability did not affect production levels nor were they costly through participation in MSP programs. Logistic regression showed that factors such as land size, educational attainment, and family income significantly influence whether individuals adopt green practices, yet they do not affect gender differences. Studies demonstrate significant relationships where increased use of technologies correlates strongly with higher consumption of resources; these findings also show beneficial connections in terms of improved soil quality due to technological advancements. Correlation analysis underscores the ecological advantages associated with adopting such strategies sustainably. This study reveals that certain eco-friendly agricultural techniques might inadvertently compromise crop yields while aiming for greater ecological balance within MSP-driven farming systems. These outcomes hold significant importance for policy makers, agronomists, and outreach teams as they highlight crucial actions required to foster environmentally friendly methods; especially tailored towards subsistence farming communities. Integrating eco-technologies into management systems for peri-urban areas helps achieve sustainable ecology over time, mitigate adverse environmental impacts, and promote resilient agricultural practices specifically suited for arid zones like Sohna, India.
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