Valorization of Organic Wastes for Sustainable Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

Despite many initiatives on circular economy and sustainable agriculture, the reality is that most farming operations still work in a linear fashion when it comes to waste management. Waste streams tend to end up in the soil, water, or air as pollutants, with little or no value extracted from them. Livestock farming is a good example, where only a fraction of the immense amounts of manure generated at a global scale is properly treated. This leads to considerable losses of valuable methane to the atmosphere and nutrient-rich effluents leaching into the ground and precious surface water resources.

This Special Issue seeks to gather innovative research and global case studies on technologies or practices that enhance the value of agricultural waste streams and contribute to closing the nutrient loop. We particularly welcome studies that demonstrate agronomic benefits, such as improvements in soil health, nutrient cycling, crop productivity, and overall farm system sustainability. Contributions may range from cutting edge waste treatment technologies to applied field studies evaluating environmental and socio-economic impacts within agricultural systems.

Dr. Ilan Adler
Dr. Stephan M. Haefele
Guest Editors

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