
Graphical abstract for research paper: * The PW system yields 18.2% higher results than the MW system, with a net return 22.6% higher than MW. * GHG emissions in the MW system are 58.9% lower than in the PW system; crop residue burning is a major contributor in PW. * The MW system has 10.6% higher carbon efficiency and a 15.9% higher carbon sustainability index than the PW system. * Total WF in the MW system is 15.9% lower than in the PW system, despite blue WF being 11.5% higher in MW. * Medium-sized farms show the highest eco-efficiency in both cropping systems; PW to MW replacement favors the environment but lowers net return.