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These are the sustainable development goals (SDGs) also referred to as Global Goals. They are a set of 17 international objectives that were finalised by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They reflect countries' agreed pathway for ending poverty, protecting the earth and ensuring peace and prosperity for all by 2030.

Sustainable development is all about making compromises. The SDGs demonstrate this is so many ways – how achieving one SDG might affect others. They are a set of global SDGs which balances the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the planet.

Significance of SDGs in Agriculture

A food and agriculture system at the heart of life on earth and our global economy. Without a rapid transformation of the way we farm, process and consume our food, the SDGs will not be met. This is why the SDGs matter for agriculture:

1. With the boost in food production that comes with sustainable agriculture, it is positively impacting SDG, Elimination of hunger and malnutrition..

2. Small-scale farming is the mainstay for millions of farming families living in the countryside. By advancing sustainable agriculture, it is possible to generate more income for rural populations, generate rural jobs and alleviate poverty in rural areas.

3. Traditional farming results in deforestation, wastage of water, and soil. Farming practices don't only do you save the land but also save your land's natural resources like soil and water and protects it from natural disasters like flood and drought.

1. The responsible consumption and production of food relates to cutting down on post-harvest loss of farm products, the reduction of water and waste in the food system, and the reduction of chemical leaching of pesticides.

Conclusion

It's a no-brainer. When our farming systems work hand-in-hand with the Sustainable Development Goals, we can feed a burgeoning population, safeguard the world's planet and foster economic resilience in the global farming communities.