Emerging Trends in Agricultural Science for Sustainable Development :: Special Issue

01About This Special Issue

The special issue on Emerging Trends in Agricultural Science for Sustainable Development aims to address the evolving challenges and innovations in agriculture hat are critical to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Agriculture is at the intersection of food security, environmental sustainability, and economic development. As the global population continues to rise, there is increasing pressure on agricultural systems to produce more food while minimizing environmental impacts and fostering resilience against climate change.

The significance of this special issue lies in its focus on aligning agricultural practices with sustainability goals. By highlighting cutting-edge research and trends, the issue seeks to advance agricultural methods that are productive, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible.

Objectives:

(1) To explore innovative agricultural technologies and practices that promote sustainability

(2) To identify key challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, and discuss how to overcome them

(3) To encourage interdisciplinary research that integrates social, economic, and environmental dimensions of agricultural sustainability

(4) To provide insights into policy frameworks and governance models that support sustainable agriculture

The special issue invites the submission of:Research articles, Review articles, Case studies and Short communications.

Through this special issue, we aim to exploring new methods of enhancing crop productivity, resilience and understanding of techniques for efficient water use and soil health maintenance which will directly benefit the areas where resource scarcity is a concern, supporting the sustainability of agriculture in both developed and developing regions. We welcome researchers from various disciplines to provide interdisciplinary perspectives on Emerging Trends in Agricultural Science for Sustainable Development. Your contributions will play a crucial role in advancing knowledge in this field.

Potential Topics or Research Areas:

Climate-Smart Agriculture: Methods to improve resilience and reduce the carbon footprint of agricultural systems
Agro-ecology and Biodiversity: Approaches to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services in farming systems
Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming: Use of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics to optimize farming inputs like water, nutrients, and pesticides
Sustainable Water and Soil Management: Technologies and strategies to improve water use efficiency and soil health
Agri-Nanotechnology: The use of nanotechnology to improve crop yield, pest management, and soil health

02Meet the Guest Editors

Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.

Lead Guest Editor

Ankit Saini

Department of Agronomy, Dr. KSG Akal College of Agriculture, Rajgarh, India

ORCID

Guest Editor

Shilpa Manhas

Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Jalandar, India

Guest Editor

Akashdeep Singh

Department of Agronomy, Nirwan University, Jaipur, India

Guest Editor

Parita Brari

Department of Agronomy, K.R. Mangalam University Sohna Road, Gurugram, India

Guest Editor

Chinmaya Sahoo

Department of Agronomy, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, India

Guest Editor

Ancy G. Martin

Department of Agronomy, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellyani, India

Guest Editor

Anu V

Department of Agronomy, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellyani, India

03Published Articles

The following articles have been published in this special issue.

Biochar's Role in Enhancing Soil Fertility and Current Trends of Utilization for Sustainable Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) Production: A Review

Leta Ajema Gebisa ^* , Meseret Degefa Regasa

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2024

Pages: 100-108

Received: 18 November 2024

Accepted: 3 December 2024

Published: 25 December 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.jeece.20240904.12

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Abstract: Biochar, a carbonaceous material prepared from diverse organic waste, has gained substantial attention due to its excellent attributes, like carbon content, CEC, abundant specific surface area, structural characteristics, plant nutrient contribution, water and plant nutrient retention etc. Incorporating biochar to the soil system introduces supplem... Show More

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