Agricultural deforestation is the process of clearing large expanses of forests for agricultural purposes, often to create space for crops or livestock. While agriculture is essential for food production, deforestation poses significant environmental challenges. It leads to the loss of biodiversity, disrupts ecosystems, and contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. Sustainable agricultural practices, such as agroforestry and precision farming, aim to balance the need for food production with environmental conservation. Implementing responsible land-use strategies is crucial to mitigate the adverse effects of agricultural deforestation, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between agriculture and the preservation of vital ecosystems.
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Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Risk extension: A step to capability for building farmers’ resilience and adaptation to climate changes
Rasha Mohamed El Sayed Shabana, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India