Non-timber agro products are agricultural goods derived from plants and trees without harvesting the wood. These products include fruits, nuts, medicinal plants, mushrooms, honey, and resins, all of which offer alternative income sources for farmers. Non-timber products are an integral part of agroforestry systems, promoting biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem services such as soil fertility and carbon sequestration. These products often require less investment than traditional crops and can be cultivated alongside agricultural crops, offering farmers diversified income streams. By focusing on non-timber agro products, farmers can increase their economic resilience, contribute to sustainable farming practices, and reduce pressure on forest ecosystems.
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 : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, 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 : Sustainable land management by agrivoltaics in Colombia’s post-conflict regions: An integrated approach from the water–energy–food nexus
Sebastian Caceres Garcia, University Nacional de Colombia, Colombia