Agronomic Practices for Sustainable Arable Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

The concept for this Special Issue, titled "Agronomic Practices for Sustainable Arable Crop Production", emerged from the extensive cultivating areas for arable crops and the rising global need for raw materials sourced from these crops (such as fiber crops, cereals, legumes, oilseeds, energy crops, aromatic–medicinal, and sugar-producing species), all while aiming to reduce negative environmental impacts.

Throughout the 20th century, driven by technological advancements in mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides that have facilitated large-scale monocultures, arable crops' yields have been boosted, but they have also raised significant ecological issues, including soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and pollution.

In the early 2000s, an increasing awareness of climate change and resource limitations prompted a transition towards more sustainable cropping systems.

The main aim of the articles addressing this subject is to identify, assess, and advocate for cropping strategies that improve productivity while ensuring long-term environmental sustainability. Additionally, the goal is to develop new crops that will enhance agricultural output in an environmentally respectful manner.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses both traditional and emerging arable crops, innovative crop management strategies, advanced cultivation techniques, and resilient cropping systems designed to enhance environmental sustainability. Contributions may further explore the role of sustainability standards and market dynamics in facilitating the widespread implementation of these practices.

Ultimately, this Special Issue aims to advance the scientific and practical understanding of agronomic pathways that support environmentally sustainable arable production, providing actionable insights and highlighting future research directions for the field.

Dr. Kyriakos Giannoulis
Guest Editor

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