Integrated fertility techniques combine organic and conventional fertilization methods to improve soil health and crop productivity. This approach involves a balanced use of organic materials like compost and manure, alongside chemical fertilizers, to provide crops with the essential nutrients they need. By using soil testing and precision agriculture, farmers can apply fertilizers more efficiently, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. Integrated fertility practices also emphasize crop rotation and the use of cover crops to naturally replenish soil nutrients. This sustainable approach not only supports higher crop yields but also enhances soil structure and health, contributing to long-term farm viability and environmental sustainability.
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