Int. J. Adv. Res. Sci. Technol. Volume 13, Issue 04, 2024, pp.1355-1360 www.ijarst.com Bonkuri Page | 1355 International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20241301 ISSN 2319 – 1783 (Print) ISSN 2320 – 1126 (Online) A Review on Mineralization on Sustainable Dryland Agriculture Vijaykanth Bonkuri Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T Article history: Received Accepted Available online 20 Dec 2023 23 Dec 2023 16 Apr 2024 Sustainable dryland agricultural production relies on efficient and integrated systems for resource management, including irrigation and dryland farming, with water and soil conservation and efficient utilization of nutrients. The global annual production of crop-based food exceeds 200 million tons, however, about half is produced from irrigated and flood-prone areas and about a quarter of total crop production is fed to livestock. Due to increased water requirements for irrigation and other purposes, the water stress will grow in the next decades. In some regions, climate change threatens food production and will trigger major shifts in both the water and the nutrient budgets. Therefore, it is important to assess the potential of adaptation options in order to mitigate impacts on food security. © 2024 International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST). All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION The idea of sustainable agriculture entails the development of new, highly technologically and informationally advanced agricultural practices that utilize significantly less energy and inputs that are acquired on the market. Sustainability, then, is the effective use of resources to meet evolving human demands while preserving or improving the environment and protecting natural resources. However, due to farmers' declining ability to invest and their dwindling land holdings, this will not be as simple to achieve as stated. To accomplish sustainable growth, the nation's entire agricultural sector will need to be reoriented toward sustainability. The system needed to be designed with the long-term impacts on the environment in mind. It is crucial in the Indian context that we preserve the quality of our land, water, and environment in addition to meeting our agricultural goals. If agriculture serves to maintain the population, improves the quality of the environment and natural resources that it depends on, and creates meaningful jobs for the farming community, then it can be considered sustainable. Gaur and Mukherjee (1980) investigated the impact of mulches on the population of microorganisms in the soil and discovered that mulching had a positive impact on the populations of actinomycetes, fungus, and bacteria. Joshi and Singh (1981) discovered that the conventional method of water harvesting for gathering runoff water was contour bunding. Although there are significant drawbacks to such a system, they are nevertheless outweighed by their benefits in terms of soil conservation. The ridge and furrow planting system evolved to alter it. Building a pond on uncultivated land to collect runoff water that is recycled as needed is the alternative method of harvesting water. Hariss (1984) revealed that the traditional approach of growing cereals, pulses, and oilseeds separately has been contrasted with the biological and financial response to the suggested package of techniques. With the cost of recommended technology increasing to Rs. 467 to Rs. 482 per hectare, there was a 122 to 262 percent increase in the cost of production in cereals (which was 60 to 75 percent due to fertilizer application alone). As a result, during the kharif and Rabi seasons, the net return per rupee of additional investment was Rs. 1.20 to Rs. 1.75. The author also stated that some of the enhanced seeds were not better than local types and were not even appropriate for the local conditions, according to the farmers' brief. Allens and Fenster (1986) examined the advancements made in stubble mulch technology, which were crucial in reducing wind erosion on the Great Plains. Because stubble mulch tillage improves water conservation, it also lowers water erosion and has raised yields. When compared to more intense tillage, the drop in organic matter levels is clearly evident. Malik et al. (1986) discovered that boosting soil profile moisture and limiting weed density are two key benefits of tillage during the dry season. After each shower, some mild soil cultivation should come next. Gupta (1990) examined that it is becoming more and more clear how important it is for natural scientists and farmers in India to work together. It is becoming increasingly obvious that a different kind of research is required to support farmers trying to service in high risk environments, even though natural scientists have focused on developing agricultural technologies best suited to ecologically uniform and research-rich regions