Farm management involves the strategic planning, organization, and oversight of agricultural operations to optimize productivity and sustainability. This multifaceted discipline encompasses crop planning, livestock management, resource allocation, and financial planning. Efficient farm management integrates cutting-edge technologies, such as precision farming and data analytics, to enhance decision-making. It also focuses on sustainable practices, soil health, and water conservation. Farm managers play a crucial role in implementing strategies for risk mitigation, pest control, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The goal is to achieve a balance between maximizing yields and minimizing environmental impact, promoting long-term viability for both the farm and the broader agricultural sector. Successful farm management requires a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and a commitment to advancing sustainable and resilient farming practices.
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