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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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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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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. 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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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[...]
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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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The Montado, a traditional Mediterranean agro-silvopastoral system, has historically sustained ecological and economic functions through the integration of trees, livestock, and crops. Today, its multifunctionality is increasingly threatened by [...]
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The sustainability of date palm cultivation is a critical research focus due to its vital role in food security and the resilience of agricultural systems in arid regions. This study evaluates the sustainability of date palm farms by examining h[...]
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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[...]
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CONTEXT. The worldwide use of synthetic pesticides has been rising for decades. Agroecology offers a promising alternative, but its adoption requires support from public policy and multi-scale institutional and social levers. Recent policy appro[...]
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M. Chari ; L. Aziz ; A. Abidar ; R. Bouamri |Cette recherche analyse le rôle du Système Participatif de Garantie (SPG) du Réseau des Initiatives Agroécologiques au Maroc (RIAM) dans la promotion de l’agroécologie. Basée sur une enquête qualitative auprès de producteurs impliqués dans le SP[...]
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L. Ousayd ; E. Bouras ; A. Mamassi ; A. Chehbouni ; V. Ongoma |Wheat production in Morocco remains constrained by persistent yield gaps arising from climatic variability, soil fertility decline, and suboptimal farm management. This study aimed to quantify attainable and actual yields of bread wheat (Triticu[...]
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M. Devkota ; K.P. Devkota ; M.E.D. Omar ; S. Attaher ; A. Govind ; V. Nangia |CONTEXT Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is Egypt's staple crop, crucial for national food security. However, the country remains heavily reliant on imports to meet domestic demand. Enhancing production sustainably requires a systematic assessment of a[...]
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The environmental and social crises affecting global agri-food systems highlight the need for a profound transformation of production models and their territorial relations. In this context, agroecology, understood as science, practice, and move[...]
