High-biodiversity farming focuses on cultivating a variety of plants, animals, and beneficial organisms within a single farming system. This approach promotes ecological balance and resilience by mimicking natural ecosystems, allowing for more sustainable and productive agricultural practices. By incorporating diverse species, farmers can reduce the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, improve soil health, and protect local wildlife. High-biodiversity farms also attract pollinators, which are essential for crop pollination, and help control pests naturally. This farming practice enhances long-term sustainability by creating healthier ecosystems, improving resilience to climate change, and increasing agricultural productivity without harming the environment.
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