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CONTEXT The yield gap-the difference between potential and actual yield-represents a fundamental challenge in agriculture. Closing this gap is crucial for increasing the productivity of arable land, thereby ensuring sustainable food security wit[...]
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Agroecology is still a marginal approach to agricultural development in Africa when compared to industrial approaches, despite growing evidence of its potential to address core challenges of food insecurity, poverty, and soil degradation. This p[...]
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Livestock farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, leading to calls for reduced meat consumption and production. However, existing research often overlooks the specificities of pastoralism, an extensive form of livestock farmi[...]
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K.T. Erekalo ; M. Gemtou ; M. Kornelis ; S.M. Pedersen ; T. Christensen ; S. Denver |The transition to climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is essential for sustainable food production, yet adoption varies widely due to differences in farmers' experiences, motivations, and constraints. Following an extended Theory of Planned Behavior[...]
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L.S. Kyrgiakos ; D.D. Tosiliani ; A. Angelopoulos ; V. Bonomelli ; G. Kleftodimos ; M. Vasileiou ; C. Kleisiari ; A. Oikonomou ; P. Prosperi ; H. Belhouchette ; G. Vlontzos |The agricultural sector in the Mediterranean Basin is the largest consumer of water, using 70% of freshwater resources for crop irrigation, which accounts for 85% of the region’s agricultural output. With climate change and population growth exp[...]
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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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L. Regni ; P. Sdringola ; B. Torquati ; N. Evangelisti ; M. Chiorri ; L. Arcioni ; P. Proietti |The productive sectors related to agriculture have the potential to contribute significantly to the energy transition. The paper describes an in-depth investigation on the extra virgin olive oil production towards the decarbonization of the sect[...]
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Regenerative Organic Agriculture (ROAg) can have several beneficial effects on soil health and the delivery of important soil ecosystem services. Yet, the net effect of multiple ROAg practices (i.e. minimum soil disturbance, crop rotation, cover[...]
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CONTEXT In Europe, the ever-increasing disconnection between crop and livestock production generates major environmental externalities. Opposing this trend, a few pioneering farmers have reintegrated (i.e. intentionally organized the return of) [...]
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I. El Fartassi ; A.E. Milne ; B. Oulaid ; Y. Bezrhoud ; H. Metcalfe ; V. Alonso Chavez ; K. Coleman ; A. Diarra ; R. El Alami ; J. Prout ; T. Waine ; J. Zawadzka ; R. Corstanje |We developed a model-based framework to support land-use and management decision-making. This framework integrates data and models to support an assessment of scenarios related to crop choices and irrigation management. The framework includes th[...]
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Sustainable intensification of agriculture has been proposed as a desirable solution to meet human needs while protecting the environment. However, due to varying concepts of sustainability and intensification, the meaning and means of intensify[...]
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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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This research focuses on evaluating labour remuneration for farmers implementing agroecological systems. Agroecological systems require a greater investment in labour than conventional systems, but offer the prospect of higher prices, particular[...]
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This paper explores the transformative potential of Foundation Models (FMs) in agriculture, driven by the need for efficient and intelligent decision support systems in the face of growing global population and climate change. It begins by outli[...]
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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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Goat farming represents a critical component of rural livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage in southeastern Tunisia. This study adopts a multi-stakeholder approach to analyze the goat value chain in Tataouine, incorporating focus gro[...]
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L. Conti ; P. Armanasco ; C. Sottili ; S. Camiciottoli ; D. Liberto ; M. Moretta ; A. Masoni ; E. Palchetti |Terraced systems represent a valuable resource, increasing productive areas on steep slopes often unsuitable for cultivation. Over the years, these ecosystems have been recognised as having functions beyond agronomic value, such as hydrogeologic[...]
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Approche multibénéfice des cultures, l’agroforesterie représente une voie de la transition agroécologique. Elle suscite l’intérêt mais fait face à de nombreux défis.
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G.M. Cappelletti ; F. Chiara ; C. Russo ; P. Russo ; A.G. D?Emilio ; A. Costagliola ; G. Liguori |The purpose of this study was to analyze the poultry chain in southern Italy to describe the characteristics of farms and their locations and to propose an optimized organizational model with a broader approach that considers not only economic a[...]
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a reference methodology to evaluate environmental impacts along supply chains of products. Planetary boundaries (PBs) were developed to define the safe operating space (SOS) for humanity. So far, no study has inves[...]
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What influences individuals' decisions to adopt sustainable land-use practices? The drivers of such complex decisions are manyfold. We develop a conceptual framework of the predictors that are external (contextual), related to the innovation, an[...]
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As global food demand rises, urban agriculture models, such as vertical and terrace farming, have gained traction, especially amid crises like the Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic. Climate change remains the most significant threat to global fo[...]
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One of the most successful on-farm diversification activities in Italy is the adoption of organic farming: a bona fide entrepreneurial approach to differentiating products for specific economic targets as opposed to merely a survival strategy to[...]
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Regenerative agriculture has gained attention for its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from crop production and improve farm profitability through practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage. However, empirical data sug[...]
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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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The adoption of carbon farming in Mediterranean regions is crucial to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture. However, its implementation remains limited due to socio-economic and technical barriers. To better understand this phen[...]
