Irresponsible agricultural practices

Negligence by farmers
Dangerous farming
Incompetent practice of agricultural sciences
Unregulated agricultural research

Incidence

Irresponsible agricultural practices are widespread, affecting ecosystems and communities across continents. These practices, including excessive pesticide use, monoculture cropping, and unsustainable irrigation, have contributed to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss on a global scale. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, over 33% of the world’s soils are moderately to highly degraded due to such activities, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.
In 2022, the Indian state of Punjab experienced severe groundwater depletion linked to over-extraction for rice cultivation, a result of unsustainable irrigation and crop selection. This crisis led to increased farmer distress and heightened concerns over long-term water availability.