Call for papers/Topics

The conference topics of interest include the following:

I. Sustainable Agriculture:

• Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture:
  • Soil health management and carbon sequestration.
  • Biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes.
  • Reduced tillage and cover cropping practices.
  • Integrated farming systems (agroforestry, silvopasture).
• Precision Agriculture and Technology:
  • Remote sensing and GIS for crop monitoring.
  • AI and machine learning for optimized resource management.
  • Variable rate technology for fertilizer and pesticide application.
  • Drones and robotics in agriculture.
• Sustainable Crop Production:
  • Organic agriculture and reduced input systems.
  • Crop diversification and rotation.
  • Water-efficient irrigation and drought-resistant crops.
  • Sustainable nutrient management.
• Sustainable Livestock Production:
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.
  • Sustainable grazing and pasture management.
  • Animal welfare and ethical livestock practices.
  • Alternative protein sources.
• Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems:
  • Reducing food waste and loss.
  • Local and regional food systems.
  • Sustainable supply chains.
  • Urban agriculture.

II. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation:

• Climate Change Impacts on Crop and Livestock Production:
  • Effects of temperature extremes, drought, and flooding.
  • Changes in pest and disease pressure.
  • Impacts on crop yields and nutritional quality.
• Climate-Resilient Agriculture:
  • Development of climate-smart agricultural practices.
  • Breeding for climate-resilient crop varieties.
  • Adaptation strategies for farmers and rural communities.
  • Climate modeling and agriculture.
• Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture:
  • Soil carbon management and measurement.
  • Agroforestry and carbon farming.
  • Biochar and other soil amendments.
• Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture:
  • Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer use.
  • Methane reduction in livestock production.
  • Energy efficiency in agricultural operations.

III. Plant Protection:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
  • Biological control and biopesticides.
  • Cultural and mechanical pest control methods.
  • Pest monitoring and forecasting.
• Plant Disease Management:
  • Disease-resistant crop varieties.
  • Sustainable disease control strategies.
  • Early disease detection and diagnosis.
• Weed Management:
  • Integrated weed management systems.
  • Precision weed control technologies.
  • Sustainable herbicide use.
• Biosecurity and Invasive Species:
  • Preventing the spread of invasive pests and diseases.
  • Early detection and rapid response systems.
  • International cooperation in biosecurity.
• The effects of Climate change on plant pathogens and pests.

IV. Interdisciplinary and Policy Aspects:

• Policy and Governance for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Adaptation.
• The role of extension services and farmer education.
• Economics of sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation.
• Social equity and food justice in sustainable agriculture.
• The effects of policy on the use of pesticides and herbicides.
• The role of international cooperation.