Advances in agricultural technology have revolutionized the way we produce food, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. Precision agriculture techniques, such as GPS-guided tractors and drones, enable farmers to optimize resource use and monitor crop health with pinpoint accuracy. Genetic engineering has led to the development of drought-resistant and pest-resistant crop varieties, increasing resilience to environmental challenges. Automation and robotics streamline labor-intensive tasks like planting, harvesting, and weeding, reducing costs and labor requirements. Furthermore, data analytics and machine learning algorithms offer insights into weather patterns, soil health, and crop performance, empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions for better yields. These technological advancements hold the promise of feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring food security for future generations.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Sustainable land management by agrivoltaics in Colombia’s post-conflict regions: An integrated approach from the water–energy–food nexus
Sebastian Caceres Garcia, University Nacional de Colombia, Colombia