Reviving indigenous farming knowledge in an input-intensive agriculture system: evidence from Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Sarita Mishra, Roopa H. S., Jay Prakash Bhatt · 2026 · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Summary. In Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India, indigenous farming practices like organic manuring and intercropping are disappearing among smallholder farmers. A survey of 1,768 farmers found that while 60% still use organic fertilizer, most apply it incorrectly, reducing effectiveness and harming soil health. Farmers rely heavily on chemical inputs and monocropping instead. The study recommends farmer training, community awareness programs, and extension services to revive traditional practices and restore soil fertility.

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  title   = {Reviving indigenous farming knowledge in an input-intensive agriculture system: evidence from Eastern Uttar Pradesh},
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  journal = {Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems},
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  doi     = {10.3389/fsufs.2025.1685062},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1685062}
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DOI

10.3389/fsufs.2025.1685062

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

food-systems, indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, general-innovation

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2026-04-29