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This paper analyses the environmental benefits of grassroots cooperation in agriculture. Specifically, it focuses on the French context, which is characterised by a heavy reliance on pesticides and by strong inter-farmer interactions structured [...]
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E. Fischetti ; C. Beni ; E. Santangelo ; M. Bascietto |This study coupled precision agriculture with agroecology to improve the agricultural systems’ sustainability in a climate variability context, characterized by fewer rainy days and more extreme events. A three-year comparative analysis was carr[...]
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M.D. Hammami ; A. Lasram ; Z. Kthiri ; S. Boukef ; W. Hamada ; P. Revilla ; C. Karmous |Maize production is deficient in arid countries such as Tunisia. To assess maize yield and estimate productivity gaps among Tunisian farmers in consideration of climate change challenges, a survey was conducted that included 50 farms in 10 gover[...]
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P. Garofalo ; L. Gaeta ; C. Vitti ; L. Giglio ; R. Leogrande |This modeling study evaluates the combined effects of organic fertilization and irrigation regimes on olive productivity and environmental sustainability in southern Italy. Field experiments were conducted in an organic olive grove (cv. Leccino)[...]
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P. Rai ; S.S. Godfrey ; C.E. Storer ; K. Behrendt ; R.H.L. Ip ; T.L. Nordblom |Regenerative Agriculture (RA) has emerged as an environment-centric agriculture that prioritises reducing synthetic inputs, emphasising holistic management focussed on sustainability. However, evidence linking RA practices to desired sustainable[...]
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There is a pressing need to deal with the sustainability of agricultural management practices to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture, while ensuring the food provision. Sustainable intensification emerges as a feasibl[...]
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A transformation is needed in agricultural production to satisfy the growing population-based increased food demands and overcome food safety challenges while supporting human health and the preservation of natural resources. Improving sustainab[...]
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This article contributes to the research characterising agri-environmental practices (AEPs) adoption processes. Although the adoption of AEPs by farmers has long been recognised as a process, existing conceptualisations vary significantly and fa[...]
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CONTEXT Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing cropping systems in a given context is a key first step before designing new, more sustainable cropping systems. The concept of multifunctionality can be a useful tool for cropping sys[...]
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To attain food security, we must minimize crop losses caused by weed growth, animal herbivores, and pathogens (or "pests"). Today, crop production depends heavily on the use of chemical pesticides (or "pesticides") to protect the crops. However,[...]
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A.C. Sánchez Bogado ; N. Estrada-Carmona ; D. Beillouin ; C. Chéron-Bessou ; B. Rapidel ; S.K. Jones |Diversified farming practices offer a promising pathway to sustainable food production by providing economic, environmental, and social benefits to farmers and society. However, the factors influencing their adoption are poorly understood, hinde[...]
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The convergence of emerging sustainability regulations and recommendations outlined in the European, national and regional agricultural policies, coupled with the growing demand from retailers for food produced through more sustainable agricultu[...]
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Climate change (CC), a long-term change in the average weather patterns that determine the Earth's climate, has a large and significant impact on agricultural systems, especially in Mediterranean climate regions (MCRs), which are characterized b[...]
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F. Accatino ; A. Barbe ; C. Bedos ; P. Benoit ; C. Bertrand ; A. Bourceret ; T. Da Costa ; M. Dahirel ; C. Fournier ; T. Griessinger ; L. Gauthier ; L. Grohens ; F. Honoré ; M. Jacob ; J. Lecomte ; L. Martin ; E. Meunier ; P.-A. Precigout ; C. Pradal ; J.E. Rougier ; P. Smith |The TRAVERSéES project aims to identify trajectories for reducing pesticide use by leveraging various territorial tools. To achieve this, we first conducted an analysis of ecological, economic, social, institutional, and individual factors that [...]
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Y. Cartailler ; E.T. Berthet ; S. Durand ; S. Gaba |Industrialized agriculture has strong impacts on ecosystem functioning. However, despite public policies, incentives and scientific warnings, intensive agriculture remains the main model. Agroecology, as a way to produce food while relying on ec[...]
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C. Robert ; F. Accatino ; A. Barbe ; C. Bedos ; P. Benoit ; C. Bertrand ; A. Bourceret ; T. Da Costa ; M. Dahirel ; C. Fournier ; T. Griessinger ; L. Gauthier ; L. Grohens ; F. Honoré ; M. Jacob ; J. Lecomte ; L. Martin ; E. Meunier ; P.-A. Precigout ; C. Pradal ; J.E. Rougier ; P. Smith |L'objectif du projet TRAVERSéES est de travailler sur des trajectoires de réduction d'usage des pesticides en réponse à divers leviers territoriaux. Pour cela, nous avons entrepris (1) une analyse de facteurs écologiques, économiques, sociaux, i[...]
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CONTEXT In order for farmers in developing countries to combat the effects of climate change, sustainable agricultural practices (SAP) have been promoted, but their adoption rate remains modest. Prior research examining psychological and socio-e[...]
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M. Pink ; M. Niewiadomski ; K. Grochola ; A. Gorczyca |The objectives of this study were to assess the perception of a national certification programme for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), specifically IPR (Integrated Plant Production). Another aim was to indicate the barriers of the implementatio[...]
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Cover crops are multifunctional, and contribute to improving soil properties and reducing environmental impact compared to no-cover crops, thus could provide multiple soil, agricultural, and environmental benefits, and they are recognized as a v[...]
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Mitigating climate change is an urgent global issue, and agricultural carbon emissions are an important component of global emissions. Hence, it is imperative to fully understand the current state of carbon emissions in agriculture and accuratel[...]
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Despite the growing societal demands to reduce pesticide use, public policies struggle to reverse the current upward trend. Agroecology emerges as a promising solution, as it promotes ecological regulation and sustainable practices. The systemic[...]
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G. Kleftodimos ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; S. Kartakis ; C. Kleisiari ; M. Vasileiou ; M.D. Kremantzis ; G. Vlontzos |Precision Agriculture Technologies (PATs) are providing a great potential in alleviating adverse impacts arising from climate change. This study evaluates the decision-making process of farmers regarding the adoption and implementation of PATs i[...]
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Changing pasture management practices on the Greek island of Samothraki: obstacles and opportunities
Context On the Greek island of Samothraki, decades of overgrazing by the large domestic population of small ruminants accelerated soil degradation and surface erosion, with direct consequences for ecosystem functioning and the delivery of ecosys[...]
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ABSTRACT CONTEXT Organizations often use agri-environmental policies and program to promote Best Management Practice (BMPs) adoption, which are meant to mitigate on-farm environmental risks. However, producer preferences for programs and collabo[...]
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Sustainable agriculture seeks to balance human nutritional needs with the preservation of environmental quality and the economic viability of agricultural systems. Principles of resource conservation, economic resilience, social equity, and comp[...]
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With the increasing concern about climate change and its impacts on agriculture, understanding the dynamics of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union (EU) agricultural sector is essential for devising effective mitigation strategie[...]
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Agricultural technology integration has become a key strategy for attaining agricultural sustainability. This study examined the integration of technology in agricultural practices towards agricultural sustainability, using Greece as a case stud[...]
