Long-term crop systems focus on developing sustainable farming practices that preserve soil fertility, reduce dependency on chemical inputs, and promote ecological balance. These systems prioritize crop rotation, intercropping, and agroecological principles to maintain soil health and productivity over time. By diversifying crops and introducing deep-rooted plants, farmers can reduce pest pressure, enhance nutrient cycling, and minimize the risk of soil erosion. Long-term crop systems also embrace innovative approaches like precision farming and regenerative agriculture, aiming to create a farming ecosystem that thrives for generations while addressing climate change and food security concerns.
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 : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
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