Effective strategies in soil, water & nutrient management are crucial for sustaining agricultural productivity and environmental health. Precision agriculture techniques, such as soil testing and remote sensing, help optimize fertilizer application, preventing nutrient depletion and soil degradation. Water conservation methods, including drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting, enhance efficiency while reducing wastage. Organic amendments like compost and biofertilizers improve soil structure and microbial activity, promoting long-term fertility. Climate change poses challenges by altering water availability and soil composition, making adaptive management essential. Integrating cover cropping and crop rotation minimizes erosion and maintains nutrient balance. Policies supporting sustainable land use practices encourage responsible farming, benefiting both productivity and ecosystem stability.
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 : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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