Farming Systems - Science topic

The Common Agricultural Policy 2023–2027 encourages the transition towards sustainable agriculture in line with the goals of the European Green Deal. Agroecology is gaining recognition as a valuable approach to enhance the sustainability of faming systems. However, there is limited understanding of the status quo of the farming systems and their re...

Background The poultry sector is the largest contributor, in terms of the livestock sector to the Gross Domestic Product in Sri Lanka, providing economic security to the country and food security to people. There are three farming systems: broiler, layer and backyard chicken. The backyard chicken farming system is widespread across Sri Lanka. The p...

Le porc est une espèce sociale, qui évolue au sein de groupes dont la structure hiérarchique est régulée par un ensemble d’interactions agonistiques, comme les agressions, et non agonistiques, comme les contacts du groin. Cette revue vise à i) faire un bilan des connaissances sur le comportement social du porc domestique, ii) décrire l’impact de ce...

The global food crisis of the 1970s, along with the 1974 World Food Conference, brought significant attention to food security and the role of government in improving food production, stabilizing food supplies, and managing food surpluses. In Nigeria, the agricultural sector, which remains the backbone of the economy, faces persistent challenges, p...

Evaluating the effect of non-genetic factors on growth traits, such as birth weight and weaning weight, is essential for optimizing production within sheep farming systems. Factors such as sex, type of lambing (single or twin), and year of birth can significantly influence lamb development, with direct implications for their growth performance and,...

Sheep play a vital role in alleviating poverty and providing protein for the people of Bangladesh and they are popular for their mutton production. This study aimed to explore the polymorphisms in the BMP15 gene among various Bangladeshi ram breeds for devising genetic improvement strategies to boost mutton output and help reduce poverty. We collec...

Advanced cropping/farming systems are set of soil conservation practices, which potentially donate to an improved soil quality and soil fertility management of dryland soils over time. The contributions of African agricultural systems positive to crop productivity and soil conservation from selective literatures were evaluated. FOA sixteen (16) Ord...

Agriculture is a cornerstone of human civilization, providing food, fiber, and economic stability. However, modern agricultural practices often rely heavily on chemical pesticides, which can harm ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, and lead to pest resistance. Beneficial insects offer a sustainable alternative by enhancing crop yields through natur...

Sustainable intensification (SI) is a system of production that increases output without causing significant environmental damage. It focusses on enhancing agricultural land production while managing its environmental impact. Evaluation frameworks have evolved to include non-environmental aspects, such as social concerns, economics, and the human c...

The rapid integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture is revolutionizing farming practices, offering smart, data-driven solutions to address global challenges like food insecurity, resource inefficiency, and environmental degradation. This paper explores the transformative role of IoT in precision agriculture, livestock management, a...

Mixed farming systems are a sustainable closed-loop model for crop–livestock systems, focusing on structure, practices, logic, social, cultural, economic, climatic, and institutional capital interactions. However, literature on crop–livestock–soil–water interactions is scarce, with few separating crop and livestock water productivity in mixed syste...

The quality of fibers significantly impacts spinning efficiency, fabric durability, and overall market value in the industry. This study analyses the quality characteristics of cotton fibers produced by innovative and traditional farming methods, emphasizing the superior fiber properties attained through innovative cotton farming. The cultivation o...

Provide basic knowledge to the students about scientific livestock and poultry rearing practices. Entrepreneurship development through Livestock/poultry and Agriculture Integrated Farming System. The growing demand for sustainable and efficient livestock and poultry production has made it essential to adopt scientific management practices to ensure...

A field study was carried out at ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Farming System Research Centre for Hill and Plateau Region (ICAR RCER, FSRCHPR), Ranchi in the 25 to 30 years old litchi orchards during 2023 and 2024 to find out effective insecticide molecules for managing this insect pest. The effectiveness of five molecules (Lambda-cyha...

Aims: Sheep farming in India is predominantly practiced by small and marginal farmers who depend on extensive grazing systems. However, nutritional deficiencies are a major constraint affecting reproductive performance, lambing rates, and overall flock productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of strategic nutritional interventions, inc...

Climate variability is expected to have a negative impact on agricultural production, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, including Malawi, where the agricultural sector is a crucial part of the economy. This study focusses on increasing our understanding on the ability of smallholder farmers in Karonga, Malawi, to adapt to climate variability. To...

The influence of weather factors on the population dynamics of the litchi leaf roller, Dudua (=Platypeplus) aprobola, was studied at ICAR RCER, Farming System Research Centre for Hill and Plateau Region (ICAR RCER, FSRCHPR), Ranchi during the years 2023- 2024. The relationship between temperature, rainfall, and leaf rollers was established. The pop...

Agriculture is pivotal in securing global food security and sustainability, especially in pressing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource depletion. This review examines the interconnections between agriculture, food security, and sustainability, focusing on current challenges, innovations, and strategies to address thes...

Fodder trees play a significant role in livestock farming by providing a sustainable and nutritious feed source, especially in regions where conventional grass or hay may not be abundant. These trees offer a variety of benefits, including improving soilfertility, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting animal utrition. This paper explores the types,...

Soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics in temperate regions are highly affected by lateral soil fluxes induced by soil erosion. SOC dynamics in eroding tropical cropland systems characterized by deeply weathered soils and heterogeneous small-scale subsistence farming structures, however, are not well understood yet. Along topographic gradients in the E...

This study evaluated the components of small-scale lowland BIO (Biodiverse, Integrated, and Organic) farms in Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The farms are characterized by a variety of plant species, including ornamentals, perennial vegetables, annual vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants. The study aimed to determine the cultural practices being cond...

Agroforestry, a sustainable land use practice, was introduced in western Kenya in the early 1990s as a soil fertility replenishment strategy. Since then, the effect of the practice on soil quality has seldom been evidenced. A study was conducted to assess the impact of agroforestry adoption on soil quality under smallholder maize systems in the reg...

This study investigates the presence and impact of residual antibiotics and biocides on soil microbial communities in irrigated farms in Kano State, Nigeria. The growing use of antibiotics and biocides in agriculture, particularly in Kano's extensive irrigated farming systems, has raised concerns about their environmental effects. This research aim...

Alternative agriculture should not be narrowly defined as a chemical-free farming system that simply excludes prohibited inputs. Rather, it represents a comprehensive philosophical and ideological framework incorporating political and social dimensions. Both alternative and conventional agriculture are rooted in ideological orientations that reflec...

This study evaluated the components of small-scale lowland BIO (Biodiverse, Integrated, and Organic) farms in Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The farms are characterized by a variety of plant species, including ornamentals, perennial vegetables, annual vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants. The study aimed to determine the cultural practices being cond...

The intersection of ecology and culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the agricultural practices and social fabric of communities. In the case of Calabanga, a municipality in the Philippines, the symbiotic relationship between local agricultural practices and cultural traditions has profound implications for both environmental sustainability and...

The paper discussed the significance of floating farming in Bangladesh. It has found that the tradition of growing vegetables, fruits and spices on rafts has now become a solution for farmers to cope with extreme weather conditions, floods and rising seas. Land cultivation is becoming more popular among farmers in many regions due to high market pr...

Problem: Semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa are characterized by highly variable rainfall and low inherent soil fertility. Maize-cowpea intercropping may offer the prospect of increasing and stabilizing crop productivity in these regions. However, the performance of such cropping systems often varies considerably in space and time. Objective:...

Background Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in many developing economies, including Malawi, where agriculture plays a crucial role in enhancing livelihoods, ensuring food security, and promoting rural development. This study investigates the diversity of conservation agricultural technologies (CATs) adopted by rural farmers in Vibang...

Este libro es un estudio detallado e interdisciplinario sobre el oasis de Los Comondú, Baja California Sur, México, que otrora fuera un emporio agrícola y comercial. ¿Cómo habiendo sido tan próspero está ahora prácticamente abandonado? Para responder a esta pregunta un equipo de veinte investigadores, con diferentes especialidades, analizan a profu...

Climate change is a global challenge, reshaping and transforming production and consumption patterns. In order to meet the EU Green Pact's ambitious objectives, agriculture has to reduce energy consumption and improve resource efficiency. Organic farming is a sustainable approach with a significant role in climate adaptation strategies, offering po...

Agroforestry is widely recommended in the mountainous areas of Southeast Asia to improve farmers’ livelihoods and reverse current land degradation trends. However, studies of the impacts of adoption of agroforestry practices on smallholder farmer livelihoods are limited to field-scale assessments and landscape potential. In this paper, we assess th...

Climate change is considered one of the most critical environmental challenges and has become an important topic for researchers in different countries. Research shows climate change has had widespread effects on aquatic ecosystems, especially the shrimp farming industry. Increasing sea and pond water temperatures, changes in salinity, water acidif...

Sustainable agriculture is essential for addressing global challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and environmental degradation. This review explores the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture, highlighting their transformative potential in modern farming systems. We discuss innovative strategies, including organic farming...

Indigenous breeds of livestock, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, swine, and poultry, play a pivotal role in sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. These breeds are uniquely adapted to local environmental conditions, requiring minimal external inputs and exhibiting resilience to diseases and climatic stresses. Indigenous cattle, such...

A agricultura moderna enfrenta desafios cada vez mais complexos, como a degradação do solo, a escassez de recursos naturais e as mudanças climáticas. Em resposta a esses desafios, o manejo agroecológico de resíduos orgânicos surge como uma alternativa fundamental para a construção de sistemas agrícolas mais sustentáveis, eficientes e regenerativos....

African smallholder farming systems are complex, diverse and locally adapted, but guidance is lacking on how farmers can make informed choices of the type of organic inputs to suit their farm conditions. In this review we aimed to provide a synthesis of actionable information on ex situ and in situ organic resources and decision support tools to fa...

Mixed cropping and livestock production is a widespread farming system in less developed countries. The literature has mainly highlighted the synergistic effects between crop and livestock systems from an agronomic and environmental point of view, but has never investigated the (economic) complementarity that may exist between the two activities. C...

Smart fisheries, integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and image processing, are pivotal in enhancing aquaculture efficiency, sustainability, and resource management by enabling real-time environmental monitoring, precision feeding, and disease prevention. However, underwater fish reco...

This study explores the potential role of precision agricultural technologies (PATs) in enhancing the physical, natural, human, financial, and social capitals of farming communities in the southern Punjab region of Pakistan, specifically focusing on the districts of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Multan. A stratified random sampli...

Within the agricultural sector, dairy cattle farming systems are of the main ammonia emitters contributing to nitrogen (N) pollution. As a main strategy to mitigate N pollution, increased N use efficiency (NUE) of dairy cattle farms has been proposed. Dairy replacement heifers are an important aspect of dairy herds, and improving their NUE is a ste...

Bihar possesses rich aquatic biodiversity and abundant water resources. Furthermore, the commercial aquatic crop industry in the northern region of Bihar often employs co-cultivation practices. The study was conducted at the ICAR-National Research Centre for Makhana in Darbhanga, Bihar. The objectives of the study were to investigate the impact of...

Pakistan's irrigated agriculture suffers from climate change due to its high exposure to climate extreme events and the low adaptation of its farming systems. Understanding the human aspects of adaptation decisions in a vulnerable climatic environment is integral for policymakers who want to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity. This study investigat...

Agriculture is a key contributor to gaseous emissions causing climate change, the degradation of water quality, and biodiversity loss. The extant climate change crisis is driving a focus on mitigating agricultural gaseous emissions, but wider policy objectives, beyond net zero, mean that evidence on the potential co-benefits or trade-offs associate...

Insect frass, the waste produced by insects like mealworms and black soldier flies, is gaining attention as a natural fertilizer. Studies show it improves soil quality by adding nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It also helps plants grow stronger roots and shoots, though too much can harm seed germination. Farmers can use frass to...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In Switzerland, little is known about farmers’ wellbeing. Based on cross-sectional baseline data from the Swiss agricultural health cohort FarmCoSwiss, we carried out a study to investigate farmers’ flourishing i.e. complete wellbeing and ability to thrive – to our knowledge, the first study worldwide to do so –, to des...

This study examines the dairy farming system in Rangpur, Bangladesh, focusing on herd structure, milk production and milk pricing dynamics. The research aims to assess key factors influencing Rangpur's dairy industry, shows promising growth with structured farming and pricing mechanisms in place. However, further research and policy interventions a...

The experiment was conducted at the Integrated Farming System Research Station, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, India, during the Kharif Season 2022-2023 to study the influence of different zinc nutrition treatments on weed competitiveness in rice. The treatments were T1-Soil application of ZnSO4 at 20 kg ha-1...

Regenerative agriculture has recently gained popularity as a promising approach to achieving sustainable agriculture and ensuring food security. This article reviews scientific papers published between 1986 and 2024, as well as popular media, including the documentary "Kiss the Ground," released by Netflix in 2020, which successfully introduced the...

The aim of the research is to analyze demographic, socioeconomic, environmental, and institutional factors affecting the food security status of rural households in Gambella region. To attain the aim, cross-sectional data were gathered from 476 respondents drawn through a systematic random sampling strategy. Data were collected using an interview s...

The aim of this review was to study how lactic fatty acids (FA) are affected by different factors in the different pathways in the buffalo-a species differing from cattle with its response to feeding strategies, metabolism and specific functional composition of milk. It underlines the role of management to manipulate enzymatic desaturation and bact...

The Ogallala Aquifer underlies 45 million hectares, supporting the robust agricultural economy of the US Great Plains and providing water for about 1.9 million people. The aquifer's long-term viability is threatened though due to severe depletion. Pumping reductions of 25-30 % are required to stabilize water levels on a decadal scale. Legislation h...

Nutrient circularity is an application of circular economy principles that addresses issues such as nutrient accumulation or loss, and a shift away from fossil and synthetic fertilisers. The concept is increasingly being explored and is relevant for managing nutrients more sustainably in agri- and aquaculture systems, but the standards by which nut...

Background and Aim: Ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose significant threats to cattle farming, impacting livestock health, productivity, and economic sustainability. In communal farming systems, the challenges of tick control are exacerbated by limited resources, acaricide resistance, and climate change. This study assesses communal cattle fa...

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate and characterize the by-products generated in the juice industries in the city of Imperatriz-MA, emphasizing their use in animal feed. In addition to quantifying the production, analyzing the composition and nutritional characteristics of the by-products. Theoretical Framework: Animal feed re...

El Balance Social de AGROSAVIA 2024 constituye la octava edición de este mecanismo de evaluación de impacto, utilizado a nivel internacional por distintas entidades y con el que AGROSAVIA, de manera voluntaria, se comprometió desde el año 2017, con el fin de dar cuenta a la sociedad del impacto de la inversión en ciencia, tecnología e innovación qu...

The purpose of the study was to evaluate how on-farm diversification strategies affected the productivity and standard of living of Nigerian farmers who grew based on soybeans in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With the use of a structured questionnaire, 336 farmers provided primary and secondary data. The livelihood diversification index, ANOVA, and the Mu...

Las malezas representan una de las principales limitantes en los sistemas agrícolas, ya que afectan la productividad de los cultivos al competir por recursos esenciales como luz, agua y nutrientes. Estas limitantes se agravan cuando los mecanismos de control químico se ven amenazados por el surgimiento de resistencia genética o metabólica por parte...

Las malezas han sido y seguirán siendo un desafío en la producción agropecuaria debido a su constante adaptación a los manejos utilizados para su control. En Uruguay, un país con fuerte base agropecuaria, es clave que la investigación en malezas se alinee con los problemas reales del sector productivo. Con este objetivo, se realizó una encuesta a p...

This review aims to examine the issues and concerns related to the increasing adoption of organic farming practices in West Bengal and India. In West Bengal and throughout India, organic farming has a long history; nevertheless, crop production using contemporary organic management Review Article Chakraborty et al.; J. 815 techniques is still in it...

In recent years, the issue of involving part of the former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site (SNTS) in the economic turnover of local agricultural producers has become acute. This is facilitated by comprehensive environmental studies of the landfill territory. However, studies of morphometric conditions with obtaining numerical characteristics of the...

This paper presents a precision crop farming framework developed for small-scale rainfed agriculture using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) red, green, and blue (RGB) high-resolution imagery. The aim is to enhance farm management by providing precise spatial and temporal information in heterogeneous farming systems in Botswana's semi-arid regions. The...

This study presents compelling evidence of plant utilization from three late Neolithic and early Bronze Age sites in the mountainous region of southern Zhejiang, offering insights into local agricultural practices and the emergence of mixed farming in southern China. Analysis of plant remains from the sites reveals a predominantly farming-based sub...

Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture

This study aims to evaluate pest insects, plant diseases, and natural enemies on buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) in Lao Cai, Ha Giang, and Cao Bang. Field surveys were conducted at representative sites using a cross-diagonal sampling method with five points per plot. The results recorded six pest species, with caterpillars being the most prevalent...

The yellow-spotted river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) is widely distributed across the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins. Studies from the Amazon and Orinoco regions highlight the species’ importance to local communities for food, income, and cultural heritage, as well as the significant threats it faces. To expand knowledge in the Essequ...

Climate change-driven extreme events are reducing barley productivity. The high use of mineral fertilizers, combined with low nutrient use efficiency, leads to environmental and economic concerns. Indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculants offer a sustainable alternative, especially in intensive farming systems where AM colonization a...

Vertical farming has emerged as a sustainable agricultural method, resolving the issues of land scarcity, environmental consequences, and food security in urban and highly populated areas. The inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into vertical farming systems improves their efficiency, production, and adaptability. The study hig...

Purpose Precision agriculture technologies play an important role in optimising practices to increase yields and reduce costs, contributing to socio-economic progress and environmental well-being, and playing a key role in addressing climate change. Viticulture is a strategic, input-intensive agricultural sector where precision technologies can mak...

This study assesses the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of smallholder farmers and their farm management practices in Ekiti State, Nigeria, with a focus on agroforestry potential. A total of 150 respondents were sampled using multistage sampling procedure. The study revealed among others that the majority of the respondents were male...

India's livestock sector struggles due to insufficient fodder and feed supplies, coupled with low productivity of fodder crops. India's livestock milk production lags significantly behind global averages (20-60% lower) largely due to an insufficient fodder (Begam et al, 2024). Animal husbandry is an integral component of farming systems and is a si...

Indian agriculture has evolved significantly, but unsustainable practices (intensive cultivation, mono-cropping, high external input uses, over exploitation of natural resources) threaten long-term productivity and environmental health. Conservation-focused integrated farming systems (IFS) and agroforestry are pivotal for addressing challenges like...

Across the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), over 70 percent population in rural areas is engaged in agriculture that comprises of mainly smallholders and marginal farmers. Improving livelihood in IHR is a national challenge in view of its geographical and topographical intricacies. A gradual shift in the livelihood is being observed from primary to s...

Global freshwater resources face increasing strain from agricultural demands driven by population growth and climate change. This study investigates the water footprint (WF) of wheat production in Zimbabwe's Middle-Manyame sub-catchment (MMSC) to establish sustainable WF benchmarks and address the region's critical water scarcity challenges. A mult...

Located in Salawu District, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java, Kampung Naga is a clear example of success in preserving local culture and wisdom amidst modernization. With its distinctive traditional architecture, sustainable farming system, and strong social values, Kampung Naga is a symbol of the sun connection's cultural identity. Cultural preserva...

Indian agriculture has evolved significantly, but unsustainable practices (intensive cultivation, mono-cropping, high external input uses, over exploitation of natural resources) threaten long-term productivity and environmental health. Conservation-focused integrated farming systems (IFS) and agroforestry are pivotal for addressing challenges like...

Crop productivity can be icreased by cultivating three or more crops on the same piece of land in a year. In this case judicial nutrient management is important to achieve higher crop production without incurring loss to soil fertility. With this understanding a study was undertaken at the Farming System Research and Development (FSRD) site, Kadams...

Mitigating environmental phosphorus loading (EPL) from dairy farms reduces water pollution and improves the sustainability of production. Studies generally simulate EPL from dairy farms using a representative farm type from existing databases. However, housed and pasture-based dairy farming systems might contribute to eutrophication differently and...

Organic liquid fertilizers from livestock manure are increasingly recognized as sustainable amendments influencing soil bacterial communities. Yet, their direct impacts on bacterial composition and crop functionality remain unclear. Addressing this gap, we developed a bio-liquid fertilizer (LBF) by culturing Chlorella fusca in a purified pig manure...

The plant cell wall (CW) is more than a structural barrier; it serves as the first line of defence against pathogens and environmental stresses. During pathogen attacks or physical damage, fragments of the CW, known as CW-derived Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns (CW-DAMPs), are released. These molecular signals play a critical role in activatin...

The practice of organic farming has existed in India since from a very long time. Organic fruit production involves more than simply excluding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Benign neglect does not meet National Organic Program (NOP) standards for production. Organic agriculture is an integrated approach to active and observant management of...

Urban insect farming presents a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional agricultural methods, particularly in densely populated urban areas where space, waste management, and food security are critical challenges. This review examines the latest technological innovations in urban insect farming, with a focus on the integration of automati...

Conservar y desarrollar el acervo cultural de semillas soberanas. Se dice que los seres humanos fuimos creados a partir del maíz, acto divino que estableció una conexión intrínseca entre la humanidad y la tierra que los alimenta (Ximenez, 1987). Este conocimiento en las civilizaciones nativas mexicanas posibilitó el desarrollo de sistemas agrícolas...

Agriculture, livestock, and poultry production are interconnected components of a sustainable farming system. In many rural economies, particularly in India, these sectors complement each other, ensuring food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. Livestock and poultry production provide manure, draft power, and additional...

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has been a major threat in shrimp farming system especially for penaeid shrimps. The lack of effective control measures for WSSV makes this disease a significant threat to aquaculture. This study seeks to explore the mechanisms of WSSV infection and its impact on shrimp by examining host–pathogen interactions (HPI)...

Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is one of the most important grain legumes in European agriculture, having many benefits for agro-ecosystems and also one of the lowest carbon footprints of any crop. However, this crop has many more drawbacks when grown organically as opposed to conventionally. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the performance o...

Common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a key cereal in the global economy, providing essential nutrients for human and animal health. The European Union promotes less intensive farming systems as part of its sustainable development strategy. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different farming systems on the concentration of macronutrients—...

Effectively supporting farm transformation in the face of climate change requires improved understanding of the processes involved in the practices of farm transformation or farm system redesign. This paper presents a case study of farm transformations in the dairy sector in Australia. We interviewed twenty-three dairy farmers (from nineteen farms)...

The quality of fibers significantly impacts spinning efficiency, fabric durability, and overall market value in the industry. This study analyses the quality characteristics of cotton fibers produced by innovative and traditional farming methods, emphasizing the superior fiber properties attained through innovative cotton farming. The cultivation o...

This study explores the path to improving farmland quality under the background of carbon neutrality. Through literature analysis and case studies, the concept and relationship between carbon neutrality and cultivated land quality were elaborated, and the current situation and existing problems of cultivated land quality in China were analyzed. Res...

Taking the improvement of cultivated land quality in Shaanxi Province as the research object, the main paths and safeguard measures to improve the quality of cultivated land were discussed by analyzing the current situation and existing problems of cultivated land quality. The study found that the cultivated land in Shaanxi Province is facing probl...

1) Background: Hibernation in Lutrasil-covered enclosures led to elevated mortality rates for Cornu aspersum on Romanian farms. This two-year study evaluated the feasibility of adapting indoor hibernation technology to the Italian outdoor snail farming (IOSF) system as a solution for overwintering mature C. aspersum snails. (2) Methods: Body weight...

In India, 80 per cent of the farmers are small and marginal farmers. They primarily depend on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood security. The rice-rice cropping system reduces farm income, declined soil fertility and other soil degradation problems. The farming system approach is a holistic tool to address the problems of mono-...

Bamboos are gaining importance in farming systems due to their ability to thrive under water scarcity and poor nutrient conditions, requiring less intensive management than annual crops. Bamboos have tremendous potential to generate employment and income for farmers. An eight-year-old plantation of , raised through tissue culture, was intercropped...

Agricultural expansion and intensification are major drivers of biodiversity loss, particularly through habitat fragmentation. In the Mediterranean region, traditional farming systems like olive groves have historically supported biodiversity by creating heterogeneous landscapes. This study evaluates the role of olive groves in maintaining ecologic...

Soil sampling, testing and its proper interpretation followed by need based fertilization is the pillar for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in the region. In the early 1940s, when agriculture moved from subsistence to production farming systems, soil testing became a recognized subfield of soil science. Nowadays, soil testing is popular b...