Conference Description:

TOPICS

I. Sustainable Agriculture:

Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture:
Soil health management and carbon sequestration.
Biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes.
Reduced tillage and cover cropping practices.
Integrated farming systems (agroforestry, silvopasture).
Precision Agriculture and Technology:
Remote sensing and GIS for crop monitoring.
AI and machine learning for optimized resource management.
Variable rate technology for fertilizer and pesticide application.
Drones and robotics in agriculture.
Sustainable Crop Production:
Organic agriculture and reduced input systems.
Crop diversification and rotation.
Water-efficient irrigation and drought-resistant crops.
Sustainable nutrient management.
Sustainable Livestock Production:
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.
Sustainable grazing and pasture management.
Animal welfare and ethical livestock practices.
Alternative protein sources.
Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems:
Reducing food waste and loss.
Local and regional food systems.
Sustainable supply chains.
Urban agriculture.
II. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation:

Climate Change Impacts on Crop and Livestock Production:
Effects of temperature extremes, drought, and flooding.
Changes in pest and disease pressure.
Impacts on crop yields and nutritional quality.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture:
Development of climate-smart agricultural practices.
Breeding for climate-resilient crop varieties.
Adaptation strategies for farmers and rural communities.
Climate modeling and agriculture.
Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture:
Soil carbon management and measurement.
Agroforestry and carbon farming.
Biochar and other soil amendments.
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture:
Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer use.
Methane reduction in livestock production.
Energy efficiency in agricultural operations.
III. Plant Protection:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
Biological control and biopesticides.
Cultural and mechanical pest control methods.
Pest monitoring and forecasting.
Plant Disease Management:
Disease-resistant crop varieties.
Sustainable disease control strategies.
Early disease detection and diagnosis.
Weed Management:
Integrated weed management systems.
Precision weed control technologies.
Sustainable herbicide use.
Biosecurity and Invasive Species:
Preventing the spread of invasive pests and diseases.
Early detection and rapid response systems.
International cooperation in biosecurity.
The effects of Climate change on plant pathogens and pests.
IV. Interdisciplinary and Policy Aspects:

Policy and Governance for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Adaptation.
The role of extension services and farmer education.
Economics of sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation.
Social equity and food justice in sustainable agriculture.
The effects of policy on the use of pesticides and herbicides.
The role of international cooperation.