Journal of crop improvement and the sustainable development goals

ABSTRACT

Journal of Crop Improvement

(JCI) began its journey in 1997. It has been publishing papers related to sustainability of agriculture in one form or another ever since. Sustainable agricultural systems involve the use of farming practices that protect the environment, public health and human communities. They also ensure animal welfare, protect biodiversity and promote healthy ecosystems. Agricultural scientists recognize that one of the best ways of alleviating the twin scourges of poverty and hunger is through agriculture, i.e., by increasing food production. JCI published a special issue on ‘Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability’ in 2007. In 2009–2010, several articles were published, which specifically addressed important water and agricultural sustainability strategies. In 2013–2014, numerous articles on combating climate change from the standpoint of agriculture were published. The issues at the core of JCI have also been enshrined in the United Nations’ ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs), which were established in 2015. In this article, I have highlighted and documented how what we publish in JCI relate to most of the 17 SDGs. The predominant goal of all agricultural enterprise is human welfare, which is also true of the SDGs.

KEYWORDS:

• Food security
• sustainable supply chain management
• Nutritional security
• Sustainable agriculture
• Sustainability
• United Nations SDGs

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