Closed-loop crop systems refer to farming practices that aim to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. In these systems, organic waste, such as crop residues and livestock manure, is recycled back into the farming process, providing nutrients for future crops. This creates a sustainable cycle where input resources are minimized, and environmental impact is reduced. Closed-loop systems often involve crop rotations, integrated pest management, and other techniques that ensure long-term soil health and productivity. By reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and external inputs, closed-loop crop systems promote sustainable agriculture, improve soil fertility, and reduce environmental pollution, making farming more resilient and eco-friendly.
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 : 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 : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Assessment of spraying effectiveness using heavy-duty agricultural UAVs in high-growing crops: Spray deposition and canopy coverage efficiency
Tytus Berbec, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute, Poland