RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration for a greener agricultural landscape.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices:
Research focused on methods and systems that promote sustainability in agriculture, including organic farming, agroecology, and conservation agriculture. - Food Systems and Security:
Studies that investigate the dynamics of food systems, including local food networks, food security challenges, and the socio-economic factors influencing food production and consumption. - Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
Exploration of strategies for enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change, including the adoption of innovative practices and technologies. - Soil Health and Management:
Research on practices that improve soil health, including cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic amendments, and their impact on agricultural productivity. - Agroecological Approaches:
Investigation of agroecological methods that integrate ecological principles into agricultural practices to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. - Socio-Economic Impacts of Agriculture:
Analysis of the socio-economic dimensions of agricultural practices, including farmer perceptions, market dynamics, and community impacts.
Trending and Emerging
- Agroecological Innovations:
There is an increasing interest in agroecological practices that promote biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable farming methods, highlighting the shift towards more holistic agricultural systems. - Circular Economy in Agriculture:
Research on circular economy principles applied to agriculture is gaining traction, emphasizing waste reduction, resource efficiency, and regenerative practices. - Climate-Smart Agriculture:
Emerging studies focus on climate-smart practices that enhance agricultural productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving resilience to climate change. - Local Food Systems and Community Resilience:
A growing body of research is dedicated to understanding local food systems, their socio-economic impacts, and their role in enhancing community resilience against global supply chain disruptions. - Precision Agriculture Technologies:
The integration of technology in agriculture, particularly precision farming techniques, is trending, as it allows for improved resource management and increased crop yields. - Consumer Preferences and Sustainable Food Choices:
Research on consumer attitudes towards sustainability, organic products, and food safety is increasingly relevant, reflecting the demand for more transparent and ethical food systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing on conventional farming practices that do not prioritize sustainability, as the field shifts towards more innovative and eco-friendly approaches. - Single-Crop Systems:
Research on monocropping systems has decreased, as there is a growing recognition of the benefits of diversification and integrated cropping systems for soil health and resilience. - Chemical Inputs and Pesticide Use:
Studies centered on the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides are becoming less frequent, as the focus shifts to organic and sustainable alternatives that mitigate environmental impacts. - Global Trade of Agricultural Products:
The emphasis on international trade dynamics in agriculture has waned, possibly due to a growing interest in local food systems and sustainability over global supply chains. - Animal Farming in Isolation:
Research solely focused on traditional livestock farming practices without consideration of integrated systems or animal welfare concerns is becoming less common.
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