Farming Sustainability
A section of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395).
Section Information
Agriculture faces an alarming number of challenges. These include threats from changing climate, diminishing natural resources, degraded soils, loss of biodiversity, and risks posed by chemical-intensive industrial agriculture to human health. For global agriculture to become more sustainable, the adoption of supportive farming practices is no longer an option but a necessity. Even the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has established a framework to guide the agricultural sector towards sustainable and efficient farming. With farmers and agricultural companies adopting sustainable practices in their operations, together with new products and technologies that minimise chemical use and maximise resource use efficiency, the much-needed transformation in agriculture has begun. More research is paramount so as to find innovative solutions to advance sustainable agriculture practices and food security achievements.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Risk and Management of Organic Contaminants in the Agricultural Environment (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Effects of Fertilizer Input on Productivity of Integrated Crop-Livestock System (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Waste to Wealth: Resource Utilization of Agricultural Waste Through Effective Biomass Management (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Effect of Agricultural Management Practices on Soil Microbial Community Composition, Diversity and Function (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- A Path for Circular Economy in Agriculture: From Organic Waste to Sustainable Energy and Soil Fertility (Deadline: 1 June 2025)
- The Future of Farming: Exploring Vertical Farming and Urban Agricultural Biosystems (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- The Impact of Mulching on Crop Production and Farmland Environment (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Keeping Nutrients in the Soil: The Challenges, Benefits and Trade-Offs (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Influence of Land Use Patterns on Soil Physical Quality (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Water and Fertilizer Regulation Theory and Technology in Crops (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Phytoremediation: Current Facts and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Enhancing Crop Yield and Quality: Insights from Precision Agriculture and Agronomic Practices (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Role of Plant-Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Agriculture: Mitigating Climate Change Impact—2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 July 2025)
- New Inspirations concerning Breeding and Cultivation Practice to Enhance Crop Productivity and Their Essentials (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- New Advances in Sustainable Fertilization: Efficiency and Environmental Challenges (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Bioremediation of Agricultural Contaminants: Strategies and Successes (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Plant Production and Microorganism Potential in Modern Agro-Ecosystems—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Advances in Tillage Methods to Improve the Yield and Quality of Crops (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Plant Biotechnology and Breeding Strategies to Improve Crop Quality (Deadline: 10 August 2025)
- Land Degradation and Management Strategies: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- Cover Crops and Forage in Nutrient Cycling and Their Utilization in Integrated Crop–Livestock Systems (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Soil and Water Management and Conservation in Regenerative Agriculture (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Environmental Impact (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Mitigation of Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Livestock Systems (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Nano-Farming: Crucial Solutions for the Future (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Adaptation Strategies Under Climate Change in Mediterranean Agriculture (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Sustainable Crop Production for Mitigating Environmental Impact and Increasing Yield (Deadline: 10 October 2025)
- Fertigation Effects on Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency for Agro-Crop Plants (Deadline: 10 October 2025)
- Cereal–Legume Cropping Systems (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Ecophysiology and Management of Grapevines Under Changing Climatic Conditions—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 October 2025)
- Food Security in the Face of Drought: Challenges and Prospects for the Future (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Reducing the Use of Chemicals in Agriculture in Favor of New Methods of Plant Protection and Growth Stimulation (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Sustainable Management and Tillage Practice in Agriculture—2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Adaptive Adjustment of Crop Management Practices Under Global Warming (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Effect of Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Carbon Sequestration (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- New Pathways Towards Carbon Neutrality in Agricultural Systems (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Light and Temperature Signals for Regulating Horticultural Crop Growth and Development (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Utilization of Microorganisms for Sustainable Agricultural Development (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Sustainable Harvesting: Integrating Pre-Harvest and Post-Harvest Technologies for Crop Production (Deadline: 1 December 2025)
- Modern Seed Technologies for Developing Dynamic Agriculture (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Agroclimatology and Crop Production: Adapting to Climate Change (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- The Future of Climate-Neutral and Resilient Agriculture Systems (Deadline: 30 December 2025)
- High-Standard Farmland: Innovations in Irrigation and Fertilization Technology (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Trade-Offs in Crop Production: Yield and Quality, Resource Use Efficiency, and Environmental Sustainability (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- The Challenge of Pesticide Application to Developing Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Climate Change and Its Impact on Crop Production: Enhancing Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- New Approach to High-Quality Agricultural Development of Saline–Alkali Land—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Metagenomic Analysis for Unveiling Agricultural Microbiome—3rd Edition (Deadline: 15 February 2026)
- Energy Crops in Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Old Challenges and Modern Solutions in Farmland Soils: Addressing Heavy Metals, Microplastics, and GHG Emissions (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
