Agricultural innovation to protect the environment

Jeffrey Sayer, Kenneth G. Cassman · 2013 · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Summary. Agricultural innovation must balance food production with environmental protection. The paper argues that farmers can adopt practices that increase yields while reducing ecological damage through better management of water, soil, and inputs. Strategic innovation in farming techniques offers a pathway to feed growing populations without degrading natural resources.

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Sayer, J., & Cassman, K. G.. (2013). Agricultural innovation to protect the environment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1208054110

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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1208054110
Countries: Australia, United States
Regions: Oceania, North America
Categories: agtech, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01