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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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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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E. Kertolli ; A. Komarek ; P. Prosperi ; S.-A. Hosseini-Yekani ; X. Fan ; A. Govind ; R. Harbouze ; H. Belhouchette |CONTEXT Morocco has prioritized conservation agriculture (CA) as an important pillar of its Green Generation 2020–2030 strategy, aiming to convert one million hectares of cereal farmland to CA by 2030 in response to land degradation, water scar[...]
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While a growing body of literature highlights the potential of smart farming technologies (SFTs) to improve farm yield, efficiency, and sustainability, existing evidence remains largely focused on perceived drivers, barriers, and intentions to a[...]
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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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THIS ARTICLE presents a theoretical study of climate change, which is a pivotal challenge to global agricultural production, as it is expected to lead to sharp fluctuations in temperature and rainfall distribution, as well as an increased freque[...]
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D.D. Tosiliani ; M. Vasileiou ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; C. Kleisiari ; K. Kechri ; G. Kleftodimos ; G. Vlontzos |Given the challenges posed by climate change and resource overexploitation, sustainable solutions in agriculture requires integrated tools that harmonize economic viability with ecological stewardship. Previously, policies prioritized maximizati[...]
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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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North African countries are increasingly facing climate change, natural resource degradation, and food crises. Algerian regions such as Laghouat are one of the hotspots where problems such as soil degradation, desertification, and water scarcity[...]
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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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S. Grosse ; T. Berchoux ; H. Belhouchette ; M. Check ; N. Baghdadi |Climate change amplifies extreme weather events, posing critical risks to South African agriculture, where rainfed farming and climatic variability heighten vulnerability. Maize, the country’s staple crop, is sensitive to compounded hazards. How[...]
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Wheat is the dominant food crop in its contribution to global nutrition, and production has, and may continue to, increase in line with the increase in the global population. However, the production of wheat for breadmaking in countries with hig[...]
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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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C. Kleisiari ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; M. Vasileiou ; V. Angelopoulos ; A. Oikonomou ; G. Kleftodimos ; H. Belhouchette ; K. Melfou ; G. Vlontzos |This paper presents a systematic literature review that synthesizes existing empirical research on consumer behavior toward sustainable and agroecological food products. Following the PRISMA guidelines, the review examines evidence from diverse [...]
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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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CONTEXT: While agroecosystems provide relevant benefits, the entire agri-food chain negatively contributes to a range of social and environmental issues such as terrestrial biodiversity loss, soil degradation, or overexploitation of aquifers. Th[...]
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M. McClatchie ; V. Matterne ; N. Rovira Buendia ; M. Andonova ; U. Lohwasser ; W. Waalen ; F. Bantis ; M. Knez ; J. Milesevic ; A. Orahovac ; P. Prosperi ; A. Banerjee ; I. Radic ; A. Mueller-Bieniek ; M. Beglaryan ; D. Murphy-Bokern ; D. Gil ; B. Balazs ; S. Negrao |In the context of a rapidly growing global population and significant climatic and environmental change, there is an urgent need to produce nutritious food in a sustainable manner. Some crops are underutilised in Europe, despite their suitabilit[...]
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This article critically examines the evolving integration of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) into green infrastructure (GI) concepts, a discussion gaining relevance amid geopolitical instability and global disruptions, such as the COVID-1[...]
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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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Olive cultivation represents a key pillar of rural economies and cultural heritage in Mediterranean regions, including western Greece. Despite its socio-economic importance, the sector faces increasing pressures from climate change, market volat[...]
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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[...]
