Equity in Food and Agricultural Systems and Their Impact on the Environment-A Review

Abstract Globally, the agricultural sector ranks first. The sustainable farming is the need of society and also the main source of equity in food and agricultural system and justice for the healthy environment. The sustainable farming can meet the needs of individuals, society, country and future generations along with that it can also maintain the ecosystem's equilibrium. The inclusion of healthy agricultural practices will play a vital role in the retention of sustainable environment. The impact of farming sector on soil, water resources, climate, environment and human health is the major factor to maintain the economy or sustainability of the particular nation. The increasing demand for food of growing population, increasing amount of poverty and malnutrition, the loss of biodiversity and its negative consequences leaded to climate change are all imposing new obstacles to global food and agriculture production systems. The conventional methods of the farming can fulfil the demand of food of increasing population but there is no assurance about the safety, not any guarantees concerning good health due to the tremendous use of chemical fertilizers. It is not only harmful to the consumers but also have worst effect on the environment. Chemical fertilizers have a negative impact on the soil, its microflora, water supplies, underground water, climate, and eventually, the sector's biodiversity. Therefore, surveillance techniques are required for sustainability, fulfilment, and food security. The environment's adverse impact can be reduced by using chemical fertilizers minimally and increasing awareness regarding biodiversity and environmental conservation. Building up the nation's economy requires the adoption of healthy farming methods, which can only be achieved when the entire agricultural system makes use of the right quantity of fertilizers, manages waste properly, and has a thorough understanding of marketing and product output. Therefore, to keep in mind the seeking resources of the community and the role of agricultural sector this paper focuses on such issues which are beneficial for the sustainable farming methods.