what is Waterlogging

What is water logging?

Waterlogging is the ground’s condition of complete saturation with water and the disappearance of the gaseous phase. The saturation of the soil depends on its granule composition, its depth, the […]

What is evapotranspiration (ET)

What is evapotranspiration (ET)?

Evapotranspiration = evaporation (the movement of water, direct conversion of water into vapor, from the earth’s surface into the atmosphere) + transpiration (the vaporization of the liquid water contained in […]

value-added products

What are the value-added products?

Value-adding entails transforming an agricultural (raw) product into a more valuable one that can be sold at higher prices and have a more extended storage life. Processing and packaging of […]

what are the cash crops

Which are the cash crops?

Cash or profit crops are the crops farmers grow to sell the production in the market for profit. Some typical examples are: cereals, oilseeds, coffee, cotton, cocoa, sugar cane, etc. […]

What is food security

What is food security?

Food security is based on 3 pillars: Sufficiency, Accessibility Affordability In the past, food security was unstable because of the inability to cope with plant pathogens (Irish Potato Famine, 1845-1852), […]

What are agrivoltaics?

What are agrivoltaics?

Agrivoltaics is the system/practice of the simultaneous use of land for photovoltaics/solar panels installation (or other means of collecting solar energy) and agricultural activity. Agricultural activity can be either growing […]

What is circular bioeconomyagriculture

What is circular bioeconomy/agriculture?

Circular agriculture is a modern agricultural management concept that has as a main principle the optimization of use of all biomass and resources and, as a result, reducing waste. The […]

Land Sharing – Sparing approaches: Principles, goals, similarities and differences

Land Sharing – Sparing Continuum Debate – Overview The concepts of land-sparing and land-sharing Agriculture, occupying a significant portion of the Earth’s surface, contributes to the reduction of biodiversity. Scientists […]

Sustainability

How to use sustainable practices in the food chain

In order to minimize environmental effect, conserve resources, and promote a healthier and more resilient food system, sustainable practices must be used throughout the entire food chain. In order to […]

Trends and Innovations in Agriculture that Transform our Future

Trends and Innovations in Agriculture that Transform our Future

The future of food and agriculture holds tremendous promise, with innovation advancing at an astonishing rate. Emerging technologies are poised to reshape how we grow, distribute, and consume food, with […]