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Sustainable Soil Management Practices
Naima Kanwal
ABSTRACT: This review article examines sustainable soil management practices aimed at preserving soil health and fertility while ensuring long-term agricultural productivity. Topics covered include conservation tillage, cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic amendments, along with their impact on soil structure, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem resilience.
Keywords Soil management, Sustainability, Conservation tillage, Soil health, Crop rotation Soil management, Sustainability, Conservation tillage, Soil health, Crop rotationSoil management, Sustainability, Conservation tillage, Soil health, Crop rotation
Received: 14/5/2021; Revised: 29-5-2021; Accepted: 29-5-2021; Published: 29-5-2021
Agroforestry Systems: Benefits and Challenges
Ayesha Qadry, Simpara Anam, Naima Kanwal
ABSTRACT: Agroforestry systems offer multiple benefits, including improved soil fertility, enhanced biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. This review assesses various agroforestry practices such as alley cropping, silvopasture, and windbreaks, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and potential for sustainable agricultural development.
Keywords Agroforestry, Sustainability, Soil fertility, Biodiversity, Climate change mitigation Agroforestry, Sustainability, Soil fertility, Biodiversity, Climate change mitigationAgroforestry, Sustainability, Soil fertility, Biodiversity, Climate change mitigation
Received: 5-Jul-20; Revised: 6-Oct-20; Accepted: 6-Dec-20; Published: 6-Dec-20
Organic Farming Practices in Developing Countries
Priya Sharma
ABSTRACT: Organic farming is gaining momentum in developing countries due to its environmental and health benefits. This review explores the principles and practices of organic farming, including crop diversification, composting, and pest management strategies, and discusses their implications for sustainable agriculture and food security.
Keywords Organic farming, Developing countries, Crop diversification, Composting, Pest management Organic farming, Developing countries, Crop diversification, Composting, Pest managementOrganic farming, Developing countries, Crop diversification, Composting, Pest management
Received: 8-Sep-20; Revised: 6-Oct-20; Accepted: 7-Oct-20; Published: 8-Oct-20
Water Management Strategies for Smallholder Farmers
Lungile Ndlovu
ABSTRACT: Smallholder farmers face significant challenges in accessing and managing water resources for irrigation. This review evaluates water management strategies suitable for smallholder agriculture, such as rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and water-efficient crop varieties, and discusses their potential to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience to climate change.
Keywords Water management, Smallholder farmers, Irrigation, Rainwater harvesting, Climate change adaptation Water management, Smallholder farmers, Irrigation, Rainwater harvesting, Climate change adaptationWater management, Smallholder farmers, Irrigation, Rainwater harvesting, Climate change adaptation
Received: 10-Jan-21; Revised: 30-Jan-21; Accepted: 30-Jan-21; Published: 31-Jan-21
Sustainable Pest Management Practices
Naima Kanwal
ABSTRACT: Sustainable pest management is essential for reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and minimizing environmental impacts. This review examines integrated pest management (IPM) approaches, including biological control, cultural practices, and botanical pesticides, and discusses their effectiveness, challenges, and adoption in agricultural systems.
Keywords Pest management, Integrated pest management, Biological control, Cultural practices, Botanical pesticides Pest management, Integrated pest management, Biological control, Cultural practices, Botanical pesticidesPest management, Integrated pest management, Biological control, Cultural practices, Botanical pesticides
Received: 14-May-21; Revised: 8-Jun-21; Accepted: 9-Jun-21; Published: 10-Jun-21
Enhancing Crop Resilience to Climate Change
Fatima Ali
ABSTRACT: Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity and food security. This review discusses strategies for enhancing crop resilience to climate change, such as crop breeding for stress tolerance, agroecological practices, and climate-smart agriculture, and evaluates their potential to sustainably improve agricultural resilience and adaptation.
Keywords Crop resilience, Climate change adaptation, Crop breeding, Agroecology, Climate-smart agriculture Crop resilience, Climate change adaptation, Crop breeding, Agroecology, Climate-smart agricultureCrop resilience, Climate change adaptation, Crop breeding, Agroecology, Climate-smart agriculture
Received: 15-Sep-21; Revised: 15-Oct-21; Accepted: 15-Oct-21; Published: 17-Oct-21
Innovations in Sustainable Livestock Production
Rajesh Patel
ABSTRACT: Sustainable livestock production is vital for meeting global food demand while minimizing environmental impacts. This review explores innovative approaches to sustainable livestock production, including silvopastoral systems, precision feeding, and biogas production from animal waste, and evaluates their potential to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Keywords Livestock production, Sustainability, Silvopastoral systems, Precision feeding, Biogas production Livestock production, Sustainability, Silvopastoral systems, Precision feeding, Biogas productionLivestock production, Sustainability, Silvopastoral systems, Precision feeding, Biogas production
Received: 17-Jan-22; Revised: 7-Feb-22; Accepted: 7-Feb-22; Published: 9-Feb-22
Role of Agrobiodiversity in Food Security
Aisha Ibrahim
ABSTRACT: Agrobiodiversity plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and resilience to environmental change. This review examines the importance of agrobiodiversity for sustainable agriculture, ecosystem services, and nutritional diversity, and discusses strategies for conserving and utilizing agrobiodiversity to enhance food production and resilience in agricultural systems.
Keywords Agrobiodiversity, Food security, Sustainable agriculture, Conservation, Nutritional diversity Agrobiodiversity, Food security, Sustainable agriculture, Conservation, Nutritional diversityAgrobiodiversity, Food security, Sustainable agriculture, Conservation, Nutritional diversity
Received: 21-May-22; Revised: 18-Jun-22; Accepted: 20-Jun-22; Published: 21-Jun-22
Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
Rahul Gupta
ABSTRACT: Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector with significant potential to meet global demand for fish protein. This review assesses sustainable aquaculture practices, including polyculture, integrated aquaculture-agriculture systems, and recirculating aquaculture, and discusses their environmental, social, and economic implications for sustainable food production.
Keywords Aquaculture, Sustainability, Polyculture, Integrated systems, Recirculating aquaculture Aquaculture, Sustainability, Polyculture, Integrated systems, Recirculating aquacultureAquaculture, Sustainability, Polyculture, Integrated systems, Recirculating aquaculture
Received: 22-Sep-22; Revised: 24-Oct-22; Accepted: 26-Oct-22; Published: 27-Oct-22
Precision Agriculture Technologies
Ayesha Qadry
ABSTRACT: Precision agriculture technologies offer innovative solutions for optimizing resource use, increasing productivity, and reducing environmental impacts. This review examines key precision agriculture technologies, such as remote sensing
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Received: 24-Jan-23; Revised: 10-Feb-23; Accepted: 11-Feb-23; Published: 12-Feb-23