Multifunctional farm systems combine various agricultural practices to create a more resilient and sustainable farming model. These systems integrate crop production, livestock farming, agroforestry, and even aquaculture to optimize land use and resource management. By diversifying their activities, farmers can mitigate the risks of market fluctuations, pests, and diseases, while enhancing biodiversity and soil health. Multifunctional systems also provide additional income streams, making farms more economically viable. This holistic approach not only supports farmers but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing dependency on chemical inputs, enhancing carbon sequestration, and improving water quality. It is a forward-thinking strategy for building a resilient agricultural future.
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