Industrialized agriculture, marked by large-scale mechanization and technological advancements, has transformed the traditional farming landscape. Employing machinery, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides, it aims to maximize efficiency and yields. While boosting productivity, concerns arise about environmental impact, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss. This method often relies on monoculture, leading to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases. Critics argue that it may compromise long-term sustainability and contribute to issues like water pollution. Sustainable alternatives, such as regenerative agriculture, are gaining attention for their focus on soil health and ecosystem balance. Striking a balance between efficiency and environmental stewardship is crucial for the future of agriculture.
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