Resilient and efficient systems in agribusiness, supply chain & food security are vital for sustaining global food production and distribution. The integration of digital technologies, such as blockchain and AI-driven analytics, is enhancing supply chain transparency, reducing food waste, and optimizing logistics. Climate variability, geopolitical tensions, and economic fluctuations pose significant risks to food security, making adaptive strategies crucial. Strengthening agribusiness models through sustainable farming practices and diversification can mitigate supply chain disruptions. Smallholder farmers benefit from access to financial services and market linkages, improving productivity and income stability. Meanwhile, innovations in food preservation and storage technologies help extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses. Policies promoting fair trade and equitable resource distribution play a crucial role in ensuring food access for vulnerable populations.
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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 : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States