Pathways for Intensified Agriculture Through Sustainable Water Management: Need of an Hour

The United Nations’ 2030 agenda has its primary goals as the abolition of povertyPoverty” , hunger, and paucity access to clean water, all of which are essential for a substantial chunk of the continuation of the life of the population. Growing populations, global economic development, and resource sustainability are all related to these goals. By the end of the year 2050, it has been predicted that the economic efficiency of the farming sector will need to boost by about 25–110%. The productionProduction” system must adjust itself regarding the ramifications of global warming which includes, alteration in the pattern of rainfall, extended dry spells, extreme weather conditions, changes in soil humidity, in addition to satisfying the sustainable intensification of agriculture. Agriculture can use a multitude of cutting-edge technological and non-technological options to increase water productivityProductivity” . Technologies can be used to improve rainwater collection and use, ways to supervise crops and the soil, as well as on-farm warehousing. Alternative technologies may bring about the intended shift through social and institutional innovationsInnovation” . To put into practise equitable use of water, it is necessary to incorporate risk-aware planning and management techniques into climate change adaptation and mitigation plans. Integrated rainfed productionProduction” methods like irrigated crop cultivation, crop-livestock systems, and ecological agriculture can be used to adapt to the weather in the local area. Future water management strategies will need to go beyond current technological advancements. Particularly in view of the predicted effects of climate change, adequate institutional reforms are also necessary to increase the resilienceResilience” of rural communities and maintain familyFamily” food securitySecurity” .