Innovative Conservation Cropping Systems and Practices

Dear Colleagues,

Maintaining economically and environmentally sustainable cropping systems and practices is one of the most imperative challenges in innovative sustainable agriculture. In this view, it is essential to note that the sacrifice of crop yields in the farmland ecosystem may not appeal to farmers heavily focused on increasing economic outcomes. Therefore, a deeper understanding of how to innovate cropping systems and practices with the aim of maintaining sustainability in agriculture is of crucial importance. Innovative conservation cropping systems and practices can improve agroecosystems productivity, reduce energy input, increase synergies between food production and ecosystem conservation, and increase farmers’ profits.

This Special Issue focuses on the development and assessment of innovative conservation cropping systems and practices in determining system productivity and enhancing crop production and soil quality. This issue “Innovative Conservation Cropping Systems and Practices” will cover applied engineering for achieving a sustainable balance among productivity, environmental, and profitability factors. The aim is to present a collection of research articles that cover a broad range of cropping systems and practices from farmland ecosystem. All types of articles, e.g., original research, opinions, and reviews, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Chengfang Li
Dr. Lijin Guo
Guest Editors

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