• Mr. Yashveer Singh
• Dr. Atul Kumar Mishra

Agriculture is a major component of rural livelihoods in Gujarat, while farmers increasingly face challenges associated with water scarcity, soil degradation, climate variability, rising input costs, market uncertainty and resource constraints. Sustainable agricultural practices offer a pathway for addressing these challenges by combining productivity with long-term conservation of soil, water, biodiversity and farm resources. This paper examines the relationship between sustainable agricultural practices and the socio-economic status of farmers in Gujarat through a review of published literature, official agricultural statistics and documented institutional experiences. The study focuses on micro-irrigation, soil-test-based nutrient management, organic and bio-inputs, crop diversification, integrated farming systems, conservation-oriented cultivation, agroforestry, protected cultivation and digital agricultural services. The paper argues that the socio-economic impact of sustainability should be assessed not only through crop yield, but also through net farm income, input expenditure, income stability, employment generation, livelihood diversification, resilience to climatic shocks, food security and the capacity of farm households to invest in education and productive assets. Evidence from government and ICAR sources indicates that resource-efficient and diversified systems can improve economic returns and reduce production risk, although outcomes vary by crop, farm size, region, market access and extension support. The paper proposes a framework for strengthening sustainable agriculture in Gujarat through location-specific technologies, farmer training, producer organisations, market linkages, affordable finance, water management and improved measurement of socio-economic outcomes.

Sustainable Agriculture; Gujarat; Farmers' Income; Socio-economic Status; Micro-irrigation; Crop Diversification; Integrated Farming; Climate Resilience

"SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARMERS IN GUJARAT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no.c504-c518, September-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609254.pdf

"SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARMERS IN GUJARAT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no. ppc504-c518, September-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609254.pdf