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 : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
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
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria