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The Future of Climate-Neutral and Resilient Agriculture Systems
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The Future of Climate-Neutral and Resilient Agriculture Systems

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 1474

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Dr. Salem Alhajj Ali

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Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70121 Bari, Italy
Interests: GHG emissions and mitigation; sustainability assessment; remote sensing
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Dr. Giuseppe Lopriore

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Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (DiSSPA), Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
Interests: tree crops ecophysiology; precision tree crops management; tree crops sustainability; tree crops water and soil management
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Dr. Gaetano Alessandro Vivaldi

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Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70121 Bari, Italy
Interests: fruit tree; innovative cultivation systems; soil management; wastewater treatment and reuse; irrigation management; germplasm
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The concept of a climate-neutral and resilient agricultural system is increasingly vital as the world confronts climate change and food security challenges. Traditional farming practices, including monoculture, excessive chemical use, and deforestation, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions while making agriculture vulnerable to climate-related disturbances like droughts and floods. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative concepts and strategies for transforming agricultural systems to achieve climate neutrality and resilience. It will highlight the need for reimagining agriculture to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and secure food for future generations. We welcome contributions on various topics, including but not limited to the following:

  • Climate Change Mitigation in Agriculture;
  • Agroecology and Regenerative Practices;
  • Technological Innovations in Agriculture;
  • Sustainable and Circular Food Systems;
  • Policy and Economic Aspects;
  • Socioeconomic Impacts;
  • Global Case Studies;
  • Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Resilience.

Submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts that provide new insights, data, or frameworks in these areas are highly encouraged. Contributions may include research articles, reviews, case studies, policy papers, and technical reports.

Dr. Salem Alhajj Ali
Dr. Giuseppe Lopriore
Dr. Gaetano Alessandro Vivaldi
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Keywords

  • regenerative agriculture
  • low-carbon agriculture
  • climate mitigation
  • agroforestry and climate resilience
  • precision agriculture
  • remote sensing technologies
  • climate smart agriculture
  • agroecology
  • life cycle assessment
  • sustainability practices

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Slope Construction on Croplands in Reclaimed Tidal Flats of Korea Improved Surface Drainage but Not Soybean Growth Due to Weather Variability
by Seung-Beom Lee, Eun-Su Song, Kwang-Seung Lee, Jin-Hyeob Kwak and Woo-Jung Choi
Agronomy 2025, 15(9), 2177; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15092177 - 12 Sep 2025
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In South Korea, reclaimed coastal tidelands (RTLs) are generally used for rice cultivation rather than upland cultivation; however, there is growing social pressure to change the use of RTLs to upland crop production to increase the self-sufficiency rate regarding grain. However, RTLs are [...] Read more.
In South Korea, reclaimed coastal tidelands (RTLs) are generally used for rice cultivation rather than upland cultivation; however, there is growing social pressure to change the use of RTLs to upland crop production to increase the self-sufficiency rate regarding grain. However, RTLs are not suitable for cultivating upland crops due to their high salinity, poor drainage, and shallow groundwater levels. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a cost-effective drainage method, such as surface drainage. This study investigated the effects of slope construction on surface drainage and on the growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) in poorly drained fields at the Saemangeum RTL, which is the largest RTL district in South Korea. Slopes were constructed at angles of 0°, 3°, and 5°; soybean was sown in June 2023 (wet season) and May 2024 (dry season); and growth of soybean was monitored at the flowering, pod-filling, and harvest stages. Soil pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and mineral nitrogen (NH4+ and NO3−) were measured monthly, while daily changes in soil water content were measured using soil sensors. As expected, slope construction enhanced surface runoff from the upper to lower slope areas under heavy rainfall, but soil erosion was also increased. Soybean growth and yield were higher in the upper sites for the wet-season conditions mainly due to lowered moisture stress. For the dry-season, there was no significant differences in soybean growth and yield across the slopes due to drought and high temperatures during flowering and pod-filling stages. Soybean growth and yield parameters were negatively correlated with both soil water content and pH. Slope construction improves surface drainage but does not consistently translate into higher soybean yields, highlighting its limited agronomic and economic value when used alone. Instead, integrated management practices combining drainage improvement, supplemental irrigation, and soil erosion reduction need to be implemented to support sustainable upland cropping in coastal RTLs. Full article
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Integrating Solar Energy into German Vineyards: A Geospatial Framework for Identifying Agrivoltaic Potential
by Marcel Christ and Moritz Wagner
Agronomy 2025, 15(9), 2174; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15092174 - 12 Sep 2025
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This study quantifies where agrivoltaics can be feasibly implemented in German viticulture and presents a transparent GIS pre-screening framework for vineyards. Using plot-level cadastral data from Rhineland-Palatinate (54,078 ha planted area; covering 65% of Germany’s vineyard area), we integrate grid distance to the [...] Read more.
This study quantifies where agrivoltaics can be feasibly implemented in German viticulture and presents a transparent GIS pre-screening framework for vineyards. Using plot-level cadastral data from Rhineland-Palatinate (54,078 ha planted area; covering 65% of Germany’s vineyard area), we integrate grid distance to the nearest connection point, slope, and planting year to identify technically and agronomically suitable sites. Under a 1000 m grid distance threshold, 44% of the planted area falls within potential connection range (15.6 GWp at 0.65 MWp per hectare). Across deployment scenarios, the feasible area spans 1.5–26.1% (0.52–9.17 GWp), with a balanced setting yielding 7.6% (2.68 GWp). We also conducted a one-at-a-time sensitivity analysis; the qualitative ranking of constraints is robust to a ±15% capacity-per-hectare band. The framework identifies plot-level feasibility under stated constraints and indicates where near-term implementation is most likely. Full article
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