Towards organic agriculture as a pathway to agricultural sustainability: A review Prof Dr. Majeed Kadhim Abbas Organic farming is among the most rapidly expanding industries in agriculture. Organic agricultural strategy employs organic fertilizers, while prioritizing methods such as crop rotation and companion planting to ensure sustainable agriculture. To complete the output, we reviewed 50 studies that examined sustainable agriculture; its components and methods. Furthermore, we identified organic farming, its advantages, challenges and contribution to sustainable development. Sustainable development is characterized as progress that satisfies current demands without jeopardizing the capacity of future generations to fulfill their own requirements. This is achieved through resource utilization, investment direction, technological advancement, and institutional transformation. Human, economic, and social development are critical domains for attaining sustainable development. Agriculture is universally acknowledged as an essential element of sustainable development over the long run. Sustainable agriculture is characterized by the effective use of agricultural resources to fulfill evolving human requirements, while preserving or enhancing environmental quality and conserving natural resources. Organic farming gained prominence in the 1970s owing to the growing awareness of the harmful environmental effects of some synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It denotes a system that predominantly avoids or eliminates synthetic inputs, including inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, and similar substances. Organic farming is a production system that preserves the integrity of soil, ecosystems, and human health. It depends on natural processes, biodiversity, and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than on inputs having detrimental impacts. The principles of health, ecology, justice, and compassion serve as the foundational pillars of organic agriculture. We may draw the conclusion that organic farming is a successful strategy for preserving environmental equilibrium and protecting natural resources like soil, water, air, forests, biodiversity, and so forth. Agricultural productivity is increased by organic farming's creative and sustainable methods. Sustainability aims for the perpetuation of an activity or system, comprising various interconnected elements, components, or subsystems that collectively maintain the integrity of that activity. Sustainable development is characterized as a harmonious equilibrium of economic development, environmental conservation, and social well-being for all civilizations worldwide, operating within the planet's inherent limits. Sustainability does not imply that a system possesses infinite longevity; instead, it is characterized by a lifespan that aligns with its temporal and geographical parameters. The substantial global population imposes significant demand on resources, with consumption rates increasing. Extensive areas of forest and farmland are being compromized due to urban populations' demand for housing, sustenance, water, and energy for transportation, among other needs. Urbanization degrades agricultural land, forests, and wetlands, while also modifying soil fertility and disrupting wildlife habitats. Consequently, there is a significant necessity to rectify the situation to ensure that humans can experience a clean, safe, and sustainable environment The substantial increase in food demand cannot be met using traditional agricultural methods. Therefore, modern agricultural methods must be employed to produce adequate food for the rapidly expanding global population. Modern agriculture is an intricate system that incorporates advancements and practices utilizing high-yield crops, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and several other methods. The excessive exploitation of resources has led to numerous adverse effects due to the lack of sustainable procedures. Agriculture affects all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, both directly or indirectly. The eradication of poverty, the foremost Sustainable Development Goal, is unattainable without ensuring food security. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims for zero hunger, necessitates the provision of sufficient, safe, and cheap food for all individuals. The third Sustainable Development Goal, optimal health, commences with adequate nutrition. Likewise, the achievement of Goal 4, which prioritizes quality education, depends on the availability of nutritious foods, as they are vital for optimal learning. Gender equality, identified as Goal 5, may improve agricultural productivity, as countries commonly facing economic crises are generally supported by gender dynamics. Consequently, Goal 5 is related to the other sustainability objectives. Sustainable agriculture involves altering many agricultural methods to guarantee environmental protection while offering innovative and economically viable solutions for farmers, labourers, consumers, and other stakeholders in the food supply chain. It has the potential to improve water security. Individuals who partake in nutritious diets regard clean water and sanitation as the sixth objective. .