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K. Akakpo ; F. Ameur ; S. Bouarfa ; C. Leauthaud |Substantial improvements in resource-use efficiency and conservation are required to fulfill the rising and evolving global food demand, while addressing environmental degradation issues. Agroecology has emerged as a promising pathway to tackle [...]
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The pressure and the excess of environmental obligations of the European legislation on agriculture has ended up affecting the original purposes of agriculture and agri-foodstuffs, therefore, art. 39 of the TFEU. The time has therefore come to c[...]
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Y. Li ; J. Helfenstein ; R. Swart ; C. Levers ; F. Mohr ; V. Diogo ; M. Bürgi ; T.G. Williams ; R. Zafeiriou ; A. Zarina ; J. Ammann ; V. Rolo ; P.H. Verburg ; M. Beckmann ; J. Hernik ; T. Kizos ; F. Herzog |Agroecological and technological innovations are two important approaches in the transition towards agricultural sustainability. We lack knowledge about how current agricultural contexts may influence future development pathways and the relative[...]
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The study investigates the environmental impact of the EU agri-food sector, focusing on emissions per capita and their relationship with economic growth through a Bayesian Vector Autoregression (BVAR) framework. It reveals that greening efforts [...]
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M.K. van Ittersum ; J.V. Silva ; R. Bommarco ; R. Hijbeek ; O. Lundin ; R. Nandillon ; G. Bergkvist ; A. Menegat ; I. Öborn ; A. Söderholm-Emas ; F.L. Stoddard ; G. Vico ; W.J. Vonk ; C.A. Watson ; C. MacLaren |Sustainable production of sufficient and healthy food requires efficient use of agricultural inputs. In many regions of the world with intensive agriculture and relatively small yield gaps, this calls for a reduction of external inputs (fertiliz[...]
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J.C. Silva ; K.L. Machado ; A.F. Silva ; R. Dias ; V.R. Bodnar ; W.O. Vieira ; M.A. Moreno-Pizani ; J.D. Ramos ; I. Pauli ; L.C. Costa |The global food production sector is under immense pressure due to rapid population growth and climate change, demanding innovative solutions for food security and sustainability. This review explores innovative advancements in agriculture and f[...]
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The study explores stakeholder perspectives on the future adoption of agroecological farming practices in Crete over the ten-year period (2020–2030). The aim is to understand the potential effects of such practices on various environmental and s[...]
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This study assesses local stakeholders' perceptions regarding how a Mediterranean cereal-based cropping system could transition to a more sustainable production, focusing on the identification of the most suitable alternatives for their diversif[...]
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Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, serving as the foundation for crop productivity, environmental resilience, and long-term ecosystem stability. Contemporary agricultural methods, characterized by excessive pesticide and [...]
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C. Greco ; R. Gaglio ; L. Settanni ; L. Sciurba ; S. Ciulla ; S. Orlando ; M.M. Mammano |Consumer interest in medicinal and aromatic herbs is on the rise, with buyers increasingly concerned about the microbiological quality of nutraceutical and aromatic plants. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and sensor technology allows [...]
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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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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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This study investigates grassland-based farming systems within the framework of agroecology (AE), focusing on the identification of relevant indicators for on-farm assessment. The purpose of this research is to test indicator compliance with AE [...]
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In the Sahel, ensuring food security remains a critical challenge due to the region's prolonged nine-month dry season and the severe scarcity of water resources for irrigation. This study explores an innovative approach integrating two tradition[...]
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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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The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is a scientifically sound tool, endorsed by the European Commission, for conducting environmental assessments. Despite its standardized approach, certain areas require improvement, particularly concern[...]
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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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Semi-arid and arid agricultural regions with growing populations and extreme weather vulnerability face major sustainable food production challenges. In this study, we conducted a narrative literature review of 163 published scientific articles [...]
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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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O. Mora, coord. ; J.-A. Berne, coord. ; J.-L. Drouet, coord. ; C. Le Mouël, coord. ; C. Meunier, coord. | Versailles [France] : Editions Quae | Matière à Débattre et Décider | 2025D’ici 2050, de nouvelles formes d’agriculture sans pesticides chimiques sont possibles à l’échelle européenne. À quoi pourraient-elles ressembler et quelles seraient les conséquences d’une telle transformation ? Cette prospective, réalisée par [...]
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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[...]
