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 : 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