Soil fertility is the cornerstone of agricultural productivity, determining the soil's capacity to support plant growth and crop yield. Essential factors such as nutrient content, organic matter, and microbial activity influence soil fertility. Sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation, cover cropping, and organic amendments, play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing soil fertility. Precision agriculture technologies enable farmers to optimize nutrient application, promoting efficient use and minimizing environmental impact. Soil fertility management is a dynamic process that involves understanding the unique needs of crops, balancing nutrients, and implementing practices that foster a healthy soil ecosystem. By prioritizing soil health, farmers contribute to sustainable agriculture, ensuring long-term productivity and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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