Agricultural development is a critical driver of global sustainability, focusing on enhancing food security, livelihoods, and environmental resilience. Through innovative practices such as precision farming, organic cultivation, and sustainable water management, agricultural development seeks to optimize yields while minimizing environmental impact. It involves the adoption of advanced technologies, precision agriculture, and climate-smart techniques to address challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. By promoting agribusiness, market linkages, and farmer empowerment, agricultural development contributes to rural economic growth and poverty reduction. Research and investments in agroecology, crop diversification, and efficient supply chains play pivotal roles in fostering a resilient and productive agricultural sector. Overall, agricultural development is essential for creating a sustainable and equitable global food system that meets the nutritional needs of a growing population while safeguarding the planet's ecosystems.
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
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
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria