Mixed cropping is a traditional yet effective agricultural practice where multiple crops are grown on the same field simultaneously. This system diversifies income sources and minimizes risks associated with crop failure. Legumes, for instance, enrich soil with nitrogen, benefiting companion crops. Mixed cropping optimizes land use, suppresses weeds, and reduces pest infestations naturally, minimizing the need for chemical inputs. It also enhances biodiversity and promotes a balanced ecosystem. Farmers adopting mixed cropping can achieve higher overall productivity and sustainable livelihoods. This approach is particularly beneficial for smallholders seeking to maximize resource efficiency while ensuring food and income security.
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