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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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G. Timpanaro ; B. Guido ; G. Cascone ; P. Guarnaccia ; V.T. Foti |This paper explores the legal and policy frameworks supporting agroecology in the Mediterranean basin through a comparative analysis of national legislation, policy instruments, and regulations. Drawing on the FAO's ten principles of agroecology[...]
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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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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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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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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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The study analyzes agricultural labour productivity in the context of the economic dimension of sustainability and the idea of European Union (EU) cohesion. This idea constitutes a central principle of European integration. The basis for impleme[...]
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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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Y. Chiffoleau ; G. Colombé ; P. Prosperi ; F. Galli ; D. Mattioni ; L. Colombo ; P. Hernández ; D. Desclaux |Agrobiodiversity is in decline. While the literature highlights the role of public policy in this process, a research gap remains concerning how policies can help reverse this trend by providing economic support to farms that value crop and vari[...]
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This paper analyses the state of innovation in Italian agriculture, with a particular focus on southern areas, and examines the evolution of European Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) policies over the last 15 years. Using data[...]
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A.S. Mgana ; A. Huo ; Y. Zhao ; P.R. Joshi ; A. Firaouni |Crop growth models (CGMs) are essential tools for simulating plant growth, optimizing management, and supporting climate-resilient agriculture, yet selecting appropriate models and ensuring accurate predictions remain challenging due to data lim[...]
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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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A. Sattar ; S. Moulds ; C. Brown ; M. Rounsevell ; P. Alexander |Modelling interactions between climate, water, crops, and human decision-making requires coupling of biophysical and socioeconomic processes to model outcomes and explore potential futures. This study presents a novel coupled model of land-use c[...]
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S. Moakes ; P. Oggiano ; J. Landert ; C. Pfeifer ; L. de Baan |Context Agroecological innovations are seen as solutions to reduce environmental impacts of agriculture but can potentially lead to trade-offs with food production. Appropriate tools are needed to better understand synergies and trade-offs among[...]
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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[...]
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The convergence of digital innovation and sustainability imperatives is transforming the architecture of agri-food systems, signaling not just a technological upgrade, but a reorganization of how food production, distribution, and governance are[...]
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Securing maize crop production is essential in our changing world. However, it remains unclear to what extent climate conditions and farmers' practices, such as fertility management and irrigation, can impact future maize crop production in Euro[...]
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Context: Crop yield prediction (CYP) along with crop growth parameter estimation (CGPE) recently gained prominence as essential means for optimizing agricultural resource use and addressing global food security challenges, particularly in region[...]
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F. Kaya ; S. Demir ; M. Dedeoglu ; L. Basayigit ; Y. Ünal ; C. Yürük Sonuç ; T. Dogan Güzel ; E.G. Çakmak |Mediterranean biogeography is characterized as a global “hotspot” for climate change; understanding the impacts of these changes on local agricultural systems through high-resolution analyses has thus become a critical need. This study addresses[...]
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M. Parmantier ; M. Moraine ; L. Prost |Pesticide use in agriculture has significant negative impacts on human health, ecosystems, and natural resources. The failure to meet targets for pesticide reduction at the farm level underscores the need for a systemic, holistic approach that c[...]
