Agricultural risks pose significant challenges to the farming industry, encompassing various factors that impact crop production and livelihoods. These risks include unpredictable weather patterns, pests and diseases, market volatility, and changing global trade dynamics. Climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, affecting crop yields and leading to resource depletion. Market risks involve fluctuations in commodity prices, impacting farmers' income and financial stability. Additionally, emerging technologies and shifts in consumer preferences add complexity. Mitigating agricultural risks requires a holistic approach, incorporating resilient farming practices, diversified income sources, and access to insurance and financial instruments. Collaborative efforts between farmers, governments, and the private sector are crucial to developing sustainable strategies that safeguard the agricultural sector from inherent uncertainties.
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 : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
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