Enhancing Soil Fertility Through Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Organic Amendments
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1608
Special Issue Editor
Interests: soil fertility and conservation; agricultural waste and crops residue management; soil contamination and remediation strategies
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Dear Colleagues,
Soil fertility is a key parameter of sustainable agriculture that has direct implications for food security, environmental health, and economic sustainability. The sustainable management of soil fertility requires soil health preservation due to its ability to sustain biological productivity and its potential to conserve a positive environmental state. This approach comprises a range of agricultural practices, such as conservation agriculture, crop rotation, intercropping, and organic amendment. As agriculture is increasingly threatened by climate change and soil degradation, adopting sustainable practices has become unavoidable. Organic amendment applications not only enhance soil fertility by introducing organic matter and improving soil structure but also provide essential nutrients, reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by conventional farming practices, enhance soil biodiversity, improve soil moisture retention, reduce soil erosion, etc.
This Special Issue integrates state-of-the-art science and on-farm practices, exploring holistic approaches for enhancing soil fertility and health and crop yield. It highlights the use of organic methods (e.g., compost, biofertilizers, crop residues), while addressing key challenges such as soil degradation, nutrient loss, and the long-term costs of intensive agriculture. Special emphasis is also given to agroecological practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change as well as to circular economic practices and bio-based soil amendments. Furthermore, this Issue addresses socio-economic and policy dimensions, providing a comprehensive perspective of sustainable soil management.
Dr. Victor Kavvadias
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- soil fertility
- sustainable agriculture
- organic amendments
- soil degradation
- climate change
- agroecological practices
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