Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: farm management; decision-making process; support tools; agriculture economics; modeling; sustainable agriculture economics; real options
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Interests: farm management; modelling of farming systems; multi criteria analysis; optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development" deals with the application of principles of management science to sustainable agriculture, with a particular focus on agricultural economics and farm management. It aims to advance the development and application of research methods, modeling tools, and practical strategies to support decision-making in sustainable agri-food systems, environmental management, and related fields.
The spectrum includes a variety of topics such as optimization, project management, simulation, multi-criteria analysis, forecasting, economic analysis, risk management, rural development, agricultural policy analysis, resource management, precision agriculture, agroecology, climate change impact assessment, sustainable supply chain management, technological innovation in agriculture, land use planning, social aspects of rural development and renewable energy in agriculture.
The main objective is to present a thorough examination of the current landscape and prospects of sustainability in the agri-food industry based on quantitative modeling and management science. The issue addresses the complicated decision-making processes necessary to balance the diverse needs of stakeholders while maintaining the stability of farm incomes and ensuring the sustainable use of resources for future generations.
This Special Issue will extend the existing literature with methodological contributions and case studies that deepen the understanding of sustainability in agriculture. It contributes to the ongoing discussion on sustainability by addressing challenges related to socio-economic, scientific, and integrated approaches to sustainable development. It aims to define and quantify sustainability, develop methods for its measurement and monitoring, and examine relevant tools, applications, policies, and laws.
Prof. Dr. Karmen Pažek
Prof. Dr. Črtomir Rozman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable agriculture
- rural development
- farm management
- agri-food systems
- quantitative modeling
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