Sustainable Livestock and Agricultural Production: Challenges and Perspectives
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 September 2026 | Viewed by 110
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Interests: rural buildings and environment; animal welfare and thermal comfort; sustainable livestock production; precision livestock farming; greenhouse gas emissions; computational modeling and simulation; digital technologies in dairy farming
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing global demand for safe, nutritious, and accessible food places significant pressure on agricultural and livestock systems, which must intensify production while minimizing environmental, social, and economic impacts. Sustainable livestock and agricultural production have therefore emerged as a strategic approach to reconcile food security, technological innovation, and the preservation of natural resources. This Special Issue aims to integrate science, production, and society, providing a platform for reflection and practical solutions that support the development of resilient, efficient, and inclusive agricultural systems.
The scope of this Special Issue is broad, welcoming original research on diverse aspects of sustainability in agriculture and livestock, including greenhouse gas emissions, animal welfare, resource efficiency, biodiversity, climate resilience, digital innovations, precision farming, circular economy approaches, socio-economic factors, consumer perceptions, and public policies. Studies introducing new indicators, methodologies, or assessment models are also encouraged, without limiting authors to specific topics, as long as they contribute to advancing sustainable food production.
By bringing together interdisciplinary research and applied experiences, this Special Issue seeks to consolidate scientific advances and support the implementation of sustainable practices that promote food production in an ethical, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. In doing so, it aims to contribute to more resilient and innovative agricultural and livestock systems capable of meeting global food demands while preserving natural resources and maintaining environmental integrity.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz
Dr. Leonardo Conti
Dr. Daiane Cecchin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable agriculture
- livestock production
- food security
- climate resilience
- resource efficiency
- animal welfare
- greenhouse gas emissions
- precision farming
- circular economy
- agroecology
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