Innovative weed management strategies are essential for addressing the limitations of traditional agricultural practices and enhancing sustainability within conservation agriculture (CA). Conventional methods, including mechanical tillage and extensive herbicide use, often lead to soil degradation, reduced fertility, and increased environmental pollution. These practices disrupt soil health and accelerate erosion, ultimately compromising agricultural productivity. Conservation agriculture, which emphasizes minimal soil disturbance, continuous soil cover, and crop diversification, offers a sustainable alternative by focusing on resource conservation and environmental protection. However, the shift from traditional tillage necessitates effective weed control measures to prevent weed proliferation and maintain crop yields. There are various innovative strategies, such as biological control, cover cropping, mulching, and precision agriculture, in managing weeds within CA systems. These approaches not only mitigate the reliance on chemical herbicides but also enhance soil health, promote biodiversity, and improve economic resilience. This review paper underscores the importance of various strategies, efficacy of those strategies and CA, challenges in application and how to overcome those challenges, continued research, farmer education, and policy support to advance these practices and achieve a more sustainable agricultural future.

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