Agriculture, Volume 15, Issue 3

Previous studies on tractor performance and efficiency were conducted prior to the implementation of emission reduction technologies and the increased density and complexity of tractor portfolios. This study presents a robust methodology for forecast...

Saline-alkali soil has the characteristics of high density, high firmness and poor permeability. Aiming at the problems of shallow subsoiling depth, large subsoiling specific resistance and small soil bulkiness in subsoiling operation in saline-alkal...

Wheat is a key staple crop globally, essential for food security and sustainable agricultural development. The results of this study highlight how innovative monitoring techniques, such as UAV-based multispectral imaging, can significantly improve ag...

The feeder, a critical component of pneumatic conveying and distributing fertilizer machines for cotton, significantly impacts cotton quality and yield. This study addresses the limitations of conventional feeders, namely poor delivery stability and...

The Huaihe River Eco-Economic Belt (HREEB) is a pivotal region in China’s national strategic planning. Land use in this region is crucial to improving ecological quality and ensuring food security. Using the PLUS model and Geodetector, we evaluated t...

Niger (Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.), an oilseed crop from the Compositae family, thrives in temperate and tropical climates. Its small seeds, rich in oil (50–60% biocrude), are widely used for biodiesel, soap production, and as a condimen...

Approximately 24% of the global land area consists of mountainous regions, with 10% of the population relying on these areas for their cultivated land. Accurate statistics and monitoring of cultivated land in mountainous regions are crucial for ensur...

Light is a key factor influencing the growth and quality of crops in plant factories. To explore the optimal light quality for pakchoi production, five light formulations were applied to ‘Youguan NO.3’ pakchoi: white LEDs (W; CK); white/r...

Soil provides the essential nutrients, water, and root support that food-producing plants need to grow and thrive [...]

Ecosystem service value (ESV) reflects ecosystem functions and benefits; however, the factors influencing ESV and the mechanisms driving it in wetlands and non-wetlands are not yet fully understood. The Yellow River Delta (YRD) is distinguished by th...