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 : 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
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 : Agrowaste biomass energy, soil biotechnology & biopolymers in agronomics.
Raymond Uzoh, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Nigeria
Title : Effect of aqueous solutions of Azolla, Chromolaena and poultry manure on growth and yield components of tomato
Ayeni Leye Samuel, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States