Ecological farming transition involves shifting from conventional agricultural practices to methods that prioritize environmental health, biodiversity, and sustainability. This transition focuses on reducing the use of synthetic chemicals, promoting organic farming, and integrating agroecological principles into farming systems. It involves adopting crop rotations, organic soil amendments, water conservation practices, and reduced tillage methods. Ecological farming aims to restore soil health, protect natural resources, and enhance farm resilience to climate change. By adopting these sustainable practices, farmers can produce healthy, high-quality food while also contributing to the restoration of ecosystems, promoting long-term agricultural viability, and supporting rural communities' livelihoods.
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