Sustaining Indian agriculture - conservation agriculture the way forward

Indian agriculture has been successful in increasing foodgrains production in the past, guided by the goals of 'self-sufficiency' in the country. The mission of increasing foodgrains production somehow stands achieved, however, accompanied by series of problems related to the environment and natural resources. We have reached a situation where we must look for new directions, learning from our past. Conservation agriculture can be seen as a new way forward for conserving resources and enhancing productivity to achieve the goals of sustainable agriculture, which demands a strong knowledge base and a combination of institutional and technological innovations.