Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 2114 - 2114
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Soil
health
is
essential
for
sustainable
agricultural
operations,
as
it
supports
farm
production
and
ecosystem
services.
The
adoption
of
agriculture
practices
such
conservation
tillage,
cover
cropping,
crop
rotation
provides
significant
benefits
both
productivity
environmental
sustainability.
These
can
increase
soil
biodiversity,
nutrient
cycling,
organic
matter,
which
the
resilience
agroecosystems.
This
narrative
review
synthesizes
insights
literature,
with
a
focus
on
common
farming
that
improve
enhance
yields,
reviewing
results
various
approaches
pointing
out
challenges
opportunities
implementing
larger
scale.
paper
discusses
effects
tillage
cropping
system
health,
including
no-till
conventional
systems,
rotation,
cultivator
combinations,
fertilizer
application.
study
found
more
beneficial
to
than
tillage—which
still
debated
among
scientists
farmers—and
different
methods
interact
differently.
In
contrast,
yields
intercropping,
crops
monocropping.
For
maintaining
fertility,
this
shows
could
be
increased
by
zero
tillage.
identifies
most
suitable
improving
while
boosting
minimal
negative
impact
soil.
It
also
highlights
these
in
quality.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(24), P. 6428 - 6428
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
paper
analyzes
energy
and
environmental
policies
in
agriculture
the
context
of
European
Green
Deal,
emphasizing
contribution
Common
Agricultural
Policy
supporting
sustainability
objectives.
study
explores
how
Member
States
implement
specific
measures
to
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
conserve
natural
resources,
protect
biodiversity
by
2030.
analysis
focuses
on
three
main
objectives:
reducing
emissions
adapting
climate
changes,
managing
resources
sustainably
ensuring
efficiency,
promoting
organic
farming
conserving
biodiversity.
Using
a
methodology
that
aligns
Deal
goals
with
CAP
measures,
this
research
involves
comparative
between
States,
highlighting
disparities
policy
implementation,
particularly
Eastern
Western
Europe,
suggesting
coordinated
EU
approach
is
needed
support
equitable
progress.
provides
detailed
perspective
progress
made
offers
recommendations
for
harmonizing
agricultural
EU,
farmers
adopting
ecological
efficient
practices,
consistent
achieving
objectives
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Abstract
Agroecological
practices
play
a
vital
role
in
sustainable
agriculture.
They
enhance
biodiversity,
improve
soil
health,
and
reduce
reliance
on
chemical
inputs,
all
while
bolstering
resilience
to
climate
change.
By
promoting
diverse
cropping
systems
engaging
local
communities,
agroecology
ensures
economic
viability
adapting
specific
ecological
contexts.
This
comprehensive
bibliometric
study,
spanning
from
1981
2024,
delves
into
the
scientific
landscape
of
agroecological
within
context
It
scrutinizes
influential
works,
emerging
trends,
key
themes
across
376
publications.
Employing
techniques
like
co-word
map
analysis
network
visualization,
study
uncovers
clusters
research
topics
-
ranging
adoption
application
agriculture
review.
Notably,
it
reveals
interconnectedness
concepts
related
agroecology,
shedding
light
essential
areas
interest.
Furthermore,
traces
evolution
interests
over
time
identifies
promising
avenues
for
future
exploration.
Policymakers
can
leverage
this
insightful
inform
strategic
decisions
foster
collaborative
efforts
research.
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Purpose
This
study
investigates
the
factors
affecting
performance
of
smallholder
oil
palm
farmers
in
Indonesia,
with
an
emphasis
on
sustainable
productivity.
Design/methodology/approach
The
involved
interviews
regulators,
practitioners
and
experienced
Riau,
West
Kalimantan,
Central
Kalimantan
Bangka
Belitung
Islands,
Indonesia.
A
confirmatory
explanatory
approach
was
used
to
explore
relationships
among
farmer
competency,
social
capital,
institutional
support,
productivity
overall
performance.
Data
from
757
were
analyzed
using
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM),
while
analytical
network
process
(ANP)
method
identified
strategic
priorities.
Findings
results
indicate
that
sustainability
farming
low.
Social
support
are
key
factors.
Sustainable
mediates
these
relationships.
Farmers’
competence
indirectly
affects
through
productivity,
capital
institutions.
Institutional
needs
be
improved.
Research
limitations/implications
suggests
expanding
indicators
by
following
latest
standards
RSPO
principles
criteria,
simplifying
language
for
better
understanding
assessing
before
after
policy
implementation.
Practical
implications
proposed
framework
emphasizes
improve
effectiveness.
highlights
critical
role
enhancing
Indonesian
farmers’
Originality/value
unique
integrated
combining
PLS-SEM
ANP
methodologies
provides
a
comprehensive
data-driven
priorities
interventions.
