Resilient and efficient systems in agribusiness, supply chain & food security are vital for sustaining global food production and distribution. The integration of digital technologies, such as blockchain and AI-driven analytics, is enhancing supply chain transparency, reducing food waste, and optimizing logistics. Climate variability, geopolitical tensions, and economic fluctuations pose significant risks to food security, making adaptive strategies crucial. Strengthening agribusiness models through sustainable farming practices and diversification can mitigate supply chain disruptions. Smallholder farmers benefit from access to financial services and market linkages, improving productivity and income stability. Meanwhile, innovations in food preservation and storage technologies help extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses. Policies promoting fair trade and equitable resource distribution play a crucial role in ensuring food access for vulnerable populations.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy