Efficient and Sustainable Agricultural Resource Use: Advances in Research Methods and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The topic “Efficient and Sustainable Agricultural Resource Use: Advances in Research Methods and Applications” explores innovative strategies, methodologies, and applications to enhance agricultural resource efficiency while addressing food insecurity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. With increasing pressures on land, water, energy, and labor due to climate change and population growth, this topic highlights cutting-edge practices and advanced research methods for sustainable agriculture.

We welcome contributions that investigate novel approaches, interdisciplinary methods, and real-world applications to tackle agricultural resource challenges. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Efficiency in agricultural resource use (land, water, energy, labor);
• Climate-smart and regenerative agriculture;
• Precision agriculture and digital farming technologies;
• AI, machine learning, and smart irrigation in agriculture;
• Water and soil resource management for sustainability and efficiency;
• Renewable energy integration and circular economy approaches;
• Sustainable supply chains, economic strategies, and governance frameworks;
• Policy innovation, sustainability metrics, and life cycle assessments.

The submission deadline is 31 December 2025, with papers being published on an ongoing basis. Submissions are welcome at any time. 

We look forward to your contributions regarding this impactful topic.

Prof. Dr. Goodness C. Aye
Prof. Dr. Marthinus C. Breitenbach
Prof. Dr. Mulatu Fekadu Zerihun
Topic Editors