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Achieving sustainable livestock production requires farming models capable of reconciling environmental performance, economic viability, and social outcomes, particularly in less-favoured rural areas characterised by agro-climatic constraints. T[...]
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S. Huet ; A. Diallo ; J. Regolo ; A. Ihasusta ; L. Arnaud ; V. Bellassen |Although agriculture contributes to four main drivers of biodiversity loss, the impact assessment of food products remains limited to either in situ measurements that preclude generalization or to systematic models that are not calibrated on in [...]
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The transition toward circular economy (CE) models is increasingly presented as a pathway to greater sustainability in agri-food systems. However, the extent to which CE can foster deeper transformations in intensive farming regions remains a ma[...]
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PURPOSE: Agroecology is increasingly promoted as a pathway for transforming farming systems toward sustainability, yet its empirical operationalisation often remains confined to specific agronomic practices or certification schemes. This study c[...]
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A. Rhouma ; H. Midouni ; Y. Trifa ; T. Trabelsi ; A. Rebai ; H. Ben Ismail ; H.B. Rahmouni ; S. Turki ; S. Beji ; L. Beltaifa ; N. Attia ; M. Khammassi ; R. Bouchoucha ; M. Chaabane ; G.J. Maria ; J. El Ati |CONTEXT: Agroecology is increasingly recognized as a promising approach for improving the sustainability of farming systems in water-scarce Mediterranean environments. In Tunisia, however, integrated assessments that connect farm practices, land[...]
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A. Naulleau ; I. Shili-Touzi ; C. Levas ; W. Koussani ; M. Ben Mimoun ; L. Hossard |Grain self-sufficiency is an increasing priority for Mediterranean countries, especially following the COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine. In Tunisia, it concerns around 250,000 cereal growers whose production systems also include other annu[...]
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Understanding the trade-offs and synergies between ecosystem services and agricultural production is important for continuously improving the resilience and ecological sustainability of agricultural systems. Despite comprehensive evidence, meta-[...]
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Wheat production in Morocco faces increasing pressure from climate variability and structural constraints that continue to limit productivity gains. Despite substantial investments on modern agricultural technologies, national yield performance [...]
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I. Loudiyi ; R. Balaghi ; I. Jacquemin ; M. Lahlou ; L. François |Climate change poses significant challenges to cereal crop productivity, highlighting the urgent need for effective adaptation strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability. This study investigates the impact of sowing dates on the yields of [...]
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The intensification of agriculture is a primary driver of global biodiversity decline. In response, the European Union (EU) is promoting a transition towards sustainable, biodiversity-friendly agriculture. This article explores how digital/4.0 t[...]
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N. Cruz-Pérez ; C. Moujan ; J.S. Rodriguez-Alcántara ; I. La Jeunesse ; A. Garcia-Gil ; J.C. Santamarta |As an outermost region of Europe, the Canary Islands, with their limited territory and particular climatic conditions, are highly vulnerable to future rising temperatures linked to climate change. In particular, tropical crops-the main agricultu[...]
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The agricultural sector faces several challenges across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability, and the adoption of 4.0 farming technologies is expected to address these challenges. 4.0 farming technologies entail t[...]
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R.B. Messaoud ; I. Guedioura ; E. Cuce ; F. Letaim ; H. Ikhlef |This study aims to quantify how structural constraints and management choices together shape agroecological sustainability in small ruminant systems within the arid and oasis contexts of El Oued, Algeria. Using the agroecological scale of the ID[...]
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The European Union aims to achieve the target of 25% of land under organic farming by 2030. Italy reached the share of 18.7% in 2022, although significant regional differences persist. This study analyzes farms' conversion response in the Lazio [...]
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R. Ceriani ; J. Fohrafellner ; P. Maenhout ; K.A. Jarosch ; L. Weiss ; C. Di Bene ; V. Baratella ; G. Carboni ; V. Mereu ; M. Stefanova ; F. Fava ; E. Valkama |Context Conservation Agriculture (CA) aims to enhance the sustainability of agricultural production by minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover and implementing crop rotations. Despite its potential benefits, the effects of CA on cere[...]
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M. Conde-Cid ; P. Pérez-Rodríguez ; A. Rodríguez-Seijo ; M. Arias-Estévez ; A. Gómez-Armesto ; F. Alonso-Vega ; J.C. Nóvoa-Munoz ; C. Campillo-Cora ; V. Santas-Miguel ; M.J.I. Briones ; I. Ollio ; E. Lloret ; S. Martinez-Martinez ; R. Zornoza ; J. Vanbesien ; N. Hisette ; M. De Boever ; L. Waeyenberge ; S. Schrader ; J. Dezso ; N. Grujic ; B. Simon ; I. Dekemati ; S.B. Lassen ; K.K. Brandt ; K. Loit ; M. Poldmets ; M. Shanskiy ; J.-M. Pitkänen ; K. Peltoniemi ; D. Fernández-Calvino |European wheat production faces the challenge of maintaining yields while reducing environmental impacts from agrochemicals. Organic farming is often considered a sustainable alternative to promote soil health and reduce chemical inputs. This st[...]
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H.G. Smith ; G. Bergkvist ; M.V. Brady ; R. Carrié ; S. Dahlin ; J. Ekroos ; C. Jörgensen ; I. Öborn ; W. Sidemo-Holm ; C.A. Watson |CONTEXT Uptake of organic farming falls short of stated sustainability targets, particularly in highly productive regions where adoption could mitigate environmental impacts of intensive farming. Several hypotheses have been advanced to explain [...]
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CONTEXT: Agricultural systems in the European Union face simultaneous pressures from demographic decline, economic fragility, and biodiversity loss. The shrinking share of young farmers raises concerns about the longterm viability of rural areas[...]
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W.Jr. Barrera ; G. Galli ; S. Orlandini ; L. Verdi ; A. Dalla Marta |Nature-based solutions (NbS) in agricultural landscapes remain underrecognized despite efforts to establish frameworks that identify certain agricultural practices as NbS. This meta-analysis aims to assess the effects of agricultural practices a[...]
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J. Parot ; S. Wahlen ; A. Gattinger ; P. Weckenbrock |The industrialised agricultural production system is associated with economic, social and environmental challenges. One alternative model is community supported agriculture (CSA), which involves a direct, long-term partnership between producers [...]
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C. Cavalaris ; M. Kosti ; M. Moraitis ; C. Karamoutis ; S. Koukou ; V. Giouvanis ; A. Kyparissis ; A.T. Balafoutis |Improving environmental sustainability while maintaining economic viability is a major challenge for Mediterranean cereal production, where conventional systems are associated with high input use, elevated greenhouse gas emissions, and strong co[...]
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Les exploitations agricoles françaises ont connu, depuis le milieu du XXe siècle, des mouvements importants de concentration et de spécialisation. Ces évolutions se poursuivent aujourd'hui, comme le montrent les résultats du dernier recensement [...]
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Y. Elouattassi ; M. Ferioun ; A. Irhza ; N. El Ghachtouli ; K. Derraz ; F. Rachidi |This study aimed to investigate onion (Allium cepa L.) production practices in the Fez?Meknes region of Northern Morocco and explore the potential for adopting an agroecological model. Field visits and interviews were conducted in seven province[...]
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The global food system faces profound challenges necessitating a fundamental transformation. While digital transformation is often hailed as a central solution under the banner of 'smart farming' or Agriculture 4.0, this techno-centric paradigm [...]
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C.I. Alvarez ; A. Govind ; A.M. Bollas ; K. Waha ; A. Labbaci |Agricultural systems in semi-arid regions are increasingly exposed to climate variability, yet the drivers of seasonal vulnerability remain insufficiently understood. This study examines whether perceived vulnerability during winter and summer c[...]
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This study explores the factors associated with the cultivation of neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) and agroecology adoption (crop rotation with legumes) amid the climate crisis in rural Lebanon and Morocco. A mixed-methods approac[...]
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A. Oosterwijk ; H. Chouchane ; M. Ryan ; K. Soma |Precision agriculture (PA) technologies are widely promoted for their potential to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and resilience in agricultural systems. However, few studies critically assess whether these promises hold in practice, partic[...]
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From technological fixes to systemic change: vision-led innovation for Europe's crop farming systems
D. Wuepper ; N. Möhring ; A.F. Cord ; A. Meijide ; H. Storm ; M. Qaim ; T. Heckelei ; J. Börner ; H. Hadi ; H. Kuhlmann ; C. Stachniss ; F. Ewert |So far, agricultural technologies have mostly been developed to economize on expensive production inputs or to expand production in response to demand. The interplay of these individual, narrow-focused technology developments has profoundly tran[...]
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M. Auteri ; S. Prestigiacomo ; R.N. Mankaa ; A. Covais ; M. Traverso ; G. Di Miceli |Durum wheat production plays an indispensable role in sustaining populations, and it occupies an estimated area of 18 million hectares worldwide. The production of this crop requires a large amount of material and energy inputs, affecting the en[...]
