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New Challenges and Trends in Agri-Environmental Management: Accomplishment of Sustainable Development Goals

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025 | Viewed by 1656

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Dr. Péter Tamás Nagy

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Department of Circular Economy and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Sciences, University of Debrecen, 146B Böszörményi Str., 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
Interests: soil and plant nutrition; environmental analysis; water saving innovations; soil amendment; waste management; sustainable agriculture; development of agrochemical methods

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In contemporary agri-environmental management, numerous challenges and trends are emerging, reflecting a growing recognition of the complex relationship between agriculture and the environment. Climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss are among the pressing issues that demand innovative solutions. Integrating precision agriculture techniques, such as remote sensing and data analytics, allows for more efficient resource management and minimizes environmental impact. Additionally, agroecological approaches emphasizing biodiversity conservation and regenerative practices are gaining traction. These trends not only promote resilience in agricultural systems but also contribute significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By mitigating environmental degradation, enhancing ecosystem services, and ensuring food security, agri-environmental management plays a pivotal role in advancing the SDGs.

This Special Issue focuses on novel approaches in agri-environmental management that could significantly contribute to the accomplishment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Papers may include, but are not limited to, the following topics: recycling agricultural wastes and by-products; implementing water-efficient irrigation systems; reducing agricultural pollution; protecting water resources from contamination; mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture; promoting climate-resilient farming practices; promoting sustainable land use practices; and sustainable nutrient management.

All kinds of articles, such as original research, opinions and reviews, are accepted.

Dr. Péter Tamás Nagy
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Keywords

  • sustainable nutrient management
  • agricultural pollution
  • circular economy
  • agricultural waste management
  • water-efficient innovations
  • recycling agricultural wastes and by-products

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Analyzing Consumer Motivations and Behaviors Towards Upcycled Food from an Environmental Sustainability Perspective
by Wen-Shin Huang, Tzung-You Tsai, Kung-Ling Lai and Han-Shen Chen
Agriculture 2024, 14(11), 1967; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14111967 - 2 Nov 2024
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Green energy consumption is a pressing global environmental issue that necessitates the optimization of food system circularity to effectively utilize natural resources. The rise of food technology has introduced upcycled food as a promising solution for reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. Despite [...] Read more.
Green energy consumption is a pressing global environmental issue that necessitates the optimization of food system circularity to effectively utilize natural resources. The rise of food technology has introduced upcycled food as a promising solution for reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. Despite its potential, research on consumer attitudes toward upcycled food remains scarce. This study investigates the role of upcycled food in shaping Taiwanese consumers’ behaviors in response to environmental challenges, utilizing the value–attitude–behavior (VAB) model with a focus on variables such as “product novelty”, “green perceived value”, and “ethical consumption”. Using convenience sampling, 297 valid responses were collected, achieving a response rate of 91.1%. Findings indicate that health values significantly enhance positive attitudes toward upcycled food, which in turn positively influences behavioral intentions. However, neither green perceived value nor product novelty significantly affected these intentions. These insights highlight the importance of prioritizing health values, consumer attitudes, and ethical consumption in marketing strategies for upcycled food to engage potential consumers and promote environmental sustainability. This study addresses a critical gap in the existing literature and suggests a strategic direction for the food industry. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Challenges and Trends in Agri-Environmental Management: Accomplishment of Sustainable Development Goals)
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Farming Practice Variability and Its Implications for Soil Health in Agriculture: A Review
by Elsadig Omer, Dora Szlatenyi, Sándor Csenki, Jomana Alrwashdeh, Ivan Czako and Vince Láng
Agriculture 2024, 14(12), 2114; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14122114 - 22 Nov 2024
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Soil health is essential for sustainable agricultural operations, as it supports farm production and ecosystem services. The adoption of sustainable agriculture practices such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, and crop rotation provides significant benefits for both crop productivity and environmental sustainability. These practices [...] Read more.
Soil health is essential for sustainable agricultural operations, as it supports farm production and ecosystem services. The adoption of sustainable agriculture practices such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, and crop rotation provides significant benefits for both crop productivity and environmental sustainability. These practices can increase soil biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and organic matter, which increase the resilience of agroecosystems. This narrative review synthesizes the insights of the soil health practices adoption literature, with a focus on common farming practices that can improve soil health and enhance crop yields, reviewing the results of various approaches and pointing out the challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable agriculture on a larger scale. This paper discusses the effects of various tillage and cropping system approaches on soil health, including no-till and conventional tillage systems, crop rotation, cover cropping, cultivator combinations, and fertilizer application. This study found that conservation tillage is more beneficial to soil health than conventional tillage—which is still debated among scientists and farmers—and that different tillage methods interact differently. In contrast, agricultural yields increase more with intercropping, crop rotation, and cover crops than monocropping. For maintaining soil fertility, this study shows that agricultural yields could be increased by implementing zero tillage. This review identifies the most suitable farming practices for improving soil health while boosting crop production with minimal negative impact on the soil. It also highlights the benefits of these practices in maintaining soil quality. Full article
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