The intensification of agriculture has led to challenges such as soil degradation, water contamination, and greenhouse gas emissions, making sustainable solutions essential. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides contributes to nutrient runoff, leading to issues like algal blooms and declining water quality. Livestock farming releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while monocropping depletes soil health and biodiversity. Solutions such as precision farming, organic fertilizers, and integrated pest management can help minimize negative consequences. Conservation practices like buffer zones, crop rotation, and afforestation further mitigate environmental damage. Addressing agricultural pollution & environmental impact requires a balance between productivity and sustainability, with policies, research, and farmer education playing key roles in promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices.
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 : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy