This book comprehensively covers a wide range of key topics related to sustainable agriculture. These topics include the fundamental principles of sustainable agriculture, indicators for measuring agricultural sustainability, conservation agriculture, soil and nutrient management, integrated pest management, climate-smart sustainable agriculture, and contingency planning for weather-related risks. Additionally, the book explores the role of agroforestry, sustainable water and soil management, approaches for nutrient management, and the benefits and limitations of integrated pest management. It also discusses the impact of climate change on agriculture, the importance of crop diversification for sustainability, and the aims and principles of organic farming. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers, and anyone else interested in the concept of sustainable agriculture, providing a wealth of knowledge on the subject.

Alok Kumar Patra graduated in Agriculture from Chiplima campus of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology in 1988, obtained M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy from Institute of Agriculture, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan in 1990 and Ph. D. from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal in 1996. He has an MBA degree from IGNOU, New Delhi.

Patra has published more than 90 research papers, 130 popular scientific articles and bulletins, eight books and 35 book chapters. He has 30 years of experience in research and teaching in UG and PG level on agroforestry and agronomy. Presently he is working as Chief Agronomist in the All India Coordinated Research Project on Integrated Farming Systems, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India

1. Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture 2. Indicators of Agricultural Sustainability 3. Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture 4. Conservation Agriculture for Sustainability 5. Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture 6. Nutrient Management for Sustainable Agriculture 7. Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture 8. Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture 9. Climate Smart Sustainable Agriculture 10. Contingent Planning for Weather Hazards 11. Cropping Systems for Sustainable Agriculture 12. Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture 13. Agroforestry - A Sustainable Land Use System 14. Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture 15. Sustainable Livestock Farming 16. Agricultural Waste Management