METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INDEX: THE CASE OF FARM ENTERPRISES IN THE SAMARKAND REGION
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https://doi.org/10.60078/3060-4842-2025-vol2-iss3-pp765-774Abstract
In recent years, agricultural production has become increasingly challenging due to climate change, land degradation, and environmental pollution. The application of sustainable agricultural practices is viewed as a viable solution to these issues. Calculating the sustainability index of agricultural producers can serve as a useful tool in identifying appropriate solutions. This study develops and applies a methodology for the quantitative assessment of the Sustainable Agriculture Practices (SAP) Index, based on survey data collected from 300 wheat-producing farm enterprises in the Samarkand region. The findings indicate that the average sustainability index among the surveyed farms is 0.34, suggesting that the production practices employed by these farms are characterized by a low level of sustainability.
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agriculture sustainability index production practicesReferences
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