Agricultural deforestation is the process of clearing large expanses of forests for agricultural purposes, often to create space for crops or livestock. While agriculture is essential for food production, deforestation poses significant environmental challenges. It leads to the loss of biodiversity, disrupts ecosystems, and contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. Sustainable agricultural practices, such as agroforestry and precision farming, aim to balance the need for food production with environmental conservation. Implementing responsible land-use strategies is crucial to mitigate the adverse effects of agricultural deforestation, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between agriculture and the preservation of vital ecosystems.
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