AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering research at the intersection of agronomy and animal science.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Agricultural Practices:
Research on methods and practices that enhance sustainability in agriculture, including organic farming, agroecology, and climate-smart agriculture. - Agroecosystem Resilience:
Studies focused on improving the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change, environmental stressors, and socio-economic challenges. - Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems:
Exploration of synergies between crop and livestock systems to optimize resource use, increase productivity, and improve environmental outcomes. - Digital Agriculture and Innovation:
Investigation into the role of digital technologies, data analytics, and innovation in transforming agricultural practices and enhancing decision-making. - Socio-economic Impacts of Agriculture:
Analysis of the socio-economic dimensions of agricultural systems, including farmer livelihoods, food security, and market dynamics. - Environmental Impact Assessment:
Research aimed at evaluating the environmental impacts of agricultural practices, including greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, and biodiversity. - Participatory Approaches and Stakeholder Engagement:
Focus on participatory research methodologies that involve farmers and stakeholders in the design and implementation of agricultural innovations.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Adaptation Strategies:
There is a growing emphasis on research that identifies and develops strategies for adapting agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change. - Circular Agriculture and Resource Efficiency:
An increased focus on circular agricultural practices that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability in resource use. - Digitalization and Smart Farming Technologies:
Emerging interest in digital technologies, precision agriculture, and data-driven decision-making tools that enhance farm productivity and sustainability. - Agroecological Transitions:
Research exploring the transition towards agroecological practices that prioritize ecological health, social equity, and economic viability. - Food Security and Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture:
Increasing attention to the connections between agricultural practices, food security, and nutritional outcomes, particularly in light of global challenges. - Systems Thinking and Complexity in Agriculture:
A trend towards applying systems thinking to understand the complexities of agricultural systems and to design interventions that consider multiple factors and stakeholders. - Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in Farming Systems:
Research focusing on building resilience and adaptive capacity in farming systems to better cope with variability and shocks, including economic and environmental stressors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional agricultural practices without consideration of modern techniques or sustainability. - Single Crop Systems:
Research on monoculture practices and their benefits is decreasing as the emphasis shifts towards diversification and integrated farming systems. - Chemical Inputs and Fertilizer Dependency:
Studies that promote high dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides are becoming less common, reflecting a growing awareness of the need for sustainable alternatives. - Conventional Livestock Farming Practices:
Research centered on conventional livestock farming without considering integrated or sustainable practices is waning in favor of more holistic approaches. - Static Agricultural Models:
There is reduced focus on static models that do not account for dynamic environmental changes, as researchers increasingly favor adaptive and integrated modeling approaches.
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