Advancements in Best Management Practices for Enhancing Soil Health and Water Quality
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Soils".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 374
Special Issue Editors
Interests: best management practices; food–energy–water nexus; water conservation; regenerative agriculture; precision agriculture; smart irrigation; soil health assessment; soil physics; nutrient management; crop physiology; crop model; climate change; agricultural pollution control (N & P); machine learning; UAV
Interests: soil health; soil biogeochemistry; carbon sequestration; nutrient management; sustainable agriculture; pasture management
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: soil–ecosystem–climate interactions at different spatial scales; soil functions and agroecosystem services; soil structure/subsurface flow paths evolution and water/solute transport in the vadose zone; soil water dynamics at different spatial and temporal scales; coupling soil water processes and biogeochemical cycles; sustainable soil and water management; geostatistics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This topic delves into the cutting-edge strategies and methodologies that are currently working to enhance the sustainability of agricultural systems. This Special Issue highlights the latest research and technological innovations that aim to improve soil health and water quality in agroecosystems. In exploring a spectrum of practices, from precision agriculture to eco-friendly land management techniques, we seek to establish a framework for sustainable farming that balances productivity with environmental protection. The contributions herein aim to guide land managers to adopt practices that not only enhance agricultural output but also ensure the long-term viability of water and soil resources, thereby fostering a healthier planet for future generations.
Areas of interest for this Special Issue include but are not limited to
- Advances in precision agriculture technologies and their impact on soil and water conservation;
- Evaluation of eco-friendly land management techniques for enhancing ecosystem services;
- Innovative strategies for optimizing water usage and quality in agricultural systems;
- The role of sustainable soil management practices in promoting agricultural productivity and environmental health;
- Integration of traditional knowledge into modern technologies in order to foster sustainable agricultural landscapes.
Both original research and review papers are warmly invited. We look forward to your contributions. Together, let us pave the way for farming practices that celebrate productivity while ensuring the health and viability of our planet's fundamental resources.
Dr. Yuchuan Fan
Dr. Sutie Xu
Dr. Xi Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- agricultural management practices
- soil health
- water quality
- edge-of-field practice
- modeling
- evaluation index
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