The intensification of agriculture has led to challenges such as soil degradation, water contamination, and greenhouse gas emissions, making sustainable solutions essential. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides contributes to nutrient runoff, leading to issues like algal blooms and declining water quality. Livestock farming releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while monocropping depletes soil health and biodiversity. Solutions such as precision farming, organic fertilizers, and integrated pest management can help minimize negative consequences. Conservation practices like buffer zones, crop rotation, and afforestation further mitigate environmental damage. Addressing agricultural pollution & environmental impact requires a balance between productivity and sustainability, with policies, research, and farmer education playing key roles in promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
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Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : End-to-end agro-food technologies based on raw materials bred in Saratov
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Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy