Commercial agriculture, also known as commercial farming, refers to the professional, large-scale production of crops and/or livestock for sale, aiming to generate profit (for the farmer). Usually, commercial farming is […]
Natural Farming: Sustainable and Chemical-Free Agriculture for Healthy Ecosystems Natural farming is an ecological, sustainable farming approach that emphasizes working with nature to cultivate crops and raise livestock while minimizing external […]
Both mixed farming and mixed cropping are traditional systems widely used in the past (and today in many regions), especially by smallholder or subsistence farmers. Nowadays are adopted by farmers […]
This article aims to present my proposal about how well-trained pilots using agricultural aircraft can make an excellent contribution to helping solve the recurring problem of forest fires. However, I […]
Controlled Environment Agriculture – Greenhouse Greenhouse (GH) has the potential to be a very effective cultivation system, allowing the plants to grow in optimum conditions, protected by external stressors (e.g., […]
CRISPR-Cas Technology for Boosting Smallholder Farmers’ Profitability and Climate Resilience Family and smallholder farmers play a pivotal role in global agriculture by providing food and nutritional security. According to FAO, […]
Traditional Agricultural Techniques in the Cyclades: Scientific Foundations and Contemporary Applications The Cyclades, an archipelago in the Aegean Sea, have a rich agricultural history shaped by unique geographical and climatic […]
Alternative Agriculture: Is it time we redefined how we produce our food? The second quarter of 2024 has seen vast sections of the planet experience “once in a generation” weather […]
Reversing Soil Compaction: Sustainable Practices for Healthier Soil and Improved Crop Growth The overuse of heavy equipment (e.g., tractors) and the lack of following best practices regarding water and soil […]
While many farmers were already applying practices of this system, the term “conservation agriculture” was established in the 1990s to early 2000s. Based on 2016 data, conservation agriculture is practiced […]
