Green Technology and Biological Approaches to Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 1002
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Green Technology and Biological Approaches to Sustainable Agriculture”, explores the crucial role of green technologies and biological approaches in achieving sustainable agricultural practices. It addresses the growing need for environmentally friendly solutions to enhance food production while minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems. The scope encompasses a wide range of innovative technologies and biological methods, including precision agriculture, biofertilizers, biopesticides, conservation tillage, and integrated farming systems.
The purpose of this collection is to showcase cutting-edge research and advancements in green technology and biological approaches to sustainable agriculture. It aims at providing a platform for scientists, researchers, and practitioners to share their findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations. By highlighting the potential of these approaches, this Special Issue seeks to promote their adoption and contribute to the development of more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. This collection builds upon existing knowledge and addresses current gaps in research, aiming at providing a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and challenges in the field, while also identifying future research directions.
Introduction: This Special Issue provides a scientific background on the principles and practices of green technology and biological approaches to sustainable agriculture. It highlights the importance of this research area in addressing global challenges related to food security, environmental degradation, and climate change.
Aim: The aim of this Special Issue is to showcase the potential of green technology and biological approaches for enhancing agricultural sustainability. It aligns with the journal's scope by focusing on innovative solutions that promote environmentally friendly and economically viable agricultural practices.
Suggested Themes:
- Precision agriculture and smart farming;
- Biofertilizers and biopesticides for crop production;
- Conservation tillage and soil health management;
- Integrated farming systems and agroecology;
- Water management and irrigation technologies;
- Climate-smart agriculture and carbon sequestration;
- Life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis;
- Policy and governance for sustainable agriculture.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Marko Vinceković
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable agriculture
- green technology
- biological approaches
- biofertilizers
- biopesticides
- precision agriculture
- integrated farming systems
- agroecology
- climate-smart agriculture
- soil health
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