Reprint

Social-Ecologically More Sustainable Agricultural Production

Edited by
April 2024
424 pages
  • ISBN978-3-7258-0797-0 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-7258-0798-7 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue Social-Ecologically More Sustainable Agricultural Production that was published in

Biology & Life Sciences
Chemistry & Materials Science
Environmental & Earth Sciences
Summary

This Special Issue serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing research advances and fostering dialogue on crucial aspects of more sustainable socio-ecological agricultural production. In today's climate-altering world, achieving meaningful progress in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices stands as a paramount challenge for humanity. At its core, more sustainable socio-ecological agricultural production strives to achieve the following: Ensure equitable access to high-quality, affordable, and well-distributed food, addressing the needs of a growing population without compromising fairness and accessibility; Mitigate environmental degradation, safeguarding vital ecosystems and fostering responsible resource management; Strengthen vital ecosystem services, recognizing and enhancing the value of services like climate regulation, pollination, and water purification. Recognizing the dynamic nature of climate change and societal evolution, more sustainable socio-ecological agricultural production prioritizes a commitment to continuous improvement. The goal is to enhance agricultural productivity, efficiency, stability, and adaptability while ensuring the long-term well-being of humans and animals within shared ecosystems. Fortunately, a diverse array of promising practices, drawing from traditional knowledge and precision-farming techniques, are being implemented globally. Unveiling the latest research and practical innovations, this Special Issue tackles head-on the critical issues facing sustainable agriculture, empowering readers to navigate the road ahead with informed confidence.

Format
  • Hardback
License
© 2024 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
anaerobic digestion; Artemisia vulgaris L.; biodiversity; biogas production; brown knapweed; Centaurea nigra L.; common tansy; mugwort; perennial crops; Tanacetum vulgare L.; agroecology; rice; intercropping; sustainable agriculture; sustainable intensification; annual crops; low rooting depth; marginal land; perennial crops; shallow rooting depth; unfavorable growth conditions; green social responsibility; green promise; environmental strategy; agricultural technology company; food security; pesticide-free agriculture; biological control; nutrient efficiency; resistance breeding; equidistant seeding; precision farming; life cycle assessment; sustainable intensification; agroecological intensification; fibrous crop; rhizosphere soil; soil enzyme; tolerance strategy; infertile soil; camelina; cardoon; crambe; cup plant; giant reed; hemp; sorghum; switchgrass; poplar; willow; bioeconomy; black locust; eucalyptus; giant reed; miscanthus; reed canary grass; Siberian elm; switchgrass; poplar; willow; urban community garden; ecosystem service and disservice; behavioral intention; theory of planned behavior; structural equation model; farmers’ perceptions; insight behavior; communication strategies; rice straw and stubble management; sustainable agricultural production; Thailand; cutaway peatlands; ecosystem services; peat; plant growth forms; reforestation; restoration; vegetation; core collection; flora distribution; Miscanthus phenotypic trait; abandoned agricultural land; bioeconomy; bioenergy; biophysical constraints; birch; black alder; hybrid aspen; short-rotation forestry; Siberian elm; willow; geographic imbalance; crop production; resource pressure; water resources; China; biomass quality; eco-industrial crop; heavy metal; Miscanthus; phytoremediation; wetland plant; ecosystem services; rice–fish co-culture; rice monoculture; Thailand; bioenergy; biomass yield; low-input cultivation; perennial crop; sustainable agricultural intensification; life-cycle assessment; ecosystem services; true cost accounting; monetization; bioeconomy; miscanthus; Brassica rapa L. ssp. Chinensis; Lactuca sativa L. var. cerbiata; Lactuca sativa L. var. Lollo Rosso; leafy greens; Ocimum basilicum L. var. Genovese; PPFD; sustainable intensification; techno-economic assessment; urban agriculture; indoor farm; heavy metal; contaminated soil; Cannabis sativa L.; phytoextraction; wine cooperative; sustainability; benchmarks; n/a