concept

sustainable agriculture

Also known as: sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, agricultural sustainability, Sustainable agriculture, sustainable agriculture practices, sustainable agricultural practices, sustainable agricultural production

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Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Springer Jan 5, 2026 2 facts
claimAdopting sustainable agricultural practices can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.
claimStrengthening workforce skills and adopting sustainable agricultural practices helps protect vulnerable communities from climate change impacts, enhances local economic benefits, and creates jobs.
An integrated climate-biodiversity framework to improve planning ... ecologyandsociety.org R. Newell, A. Dale, N.-M. Lister · Ecology and Society 2 facts
claimSustainable agriculture includes techniques for enhancing soil carbon and improving farm productivity to minimize land conversion for agricultural purposes.
claimSustainable farming approaches include reducing the use of nitrogen fertilizers to decrease nitrous oxide emissions and freshwater eutrophication.
Does the combination of sustainable business model patterns lead ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 20, 2023 1 fact
accountUnilever improved its sustainability by sourcing from small-hold local farmers in Vietnam and Indonesia, which created new jobs and introduced sustainable agricultural techniques.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com OAE Publishing 1 fact
referenceThe strategic measures for achieving net-zero emissions and energy efficiency, as adapted from Lou and Hsieh, include transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, electrifying sectors, implementing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), sustainable agriculture and land use, carbon pricing and market mechanisms, green financing and investment, circular economy practices, behavioral and lifestyle changes, and green building standards and retrofits.
Practitioners' perceived risks to biodiversity from renewable energy ... nature.com Nature Feb 27, 2025 1 fact
referenceHorrigan, Lawrence, and Walker (2002) argued that sustainable agriculture practices can address environmental and human health harms caused by industrial agriculture.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu BioResources 1 fact
claimIndustrial hemp production is considered a compelling choice for sustainable agriculture due to its ability to sequester carbon dioxide, reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides and herbicides, enhance soil health, prevent erosion, and contribute to biodiversity and phytoremediation.
David Ludwig (Wageningen University and Research): Publications ... philpeople.org PhilPeople 1 fact
claimEthnobiology has increasingly focused on applied and normative issues, including climate change adaptation, forest management, and sustainable agriculture.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Frontiers Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveResearching edible weeds is a worthwhile strategy for improving agricultural sustainability, with benefits for agroecosystems, food systems, and public health.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org Frontiers in Immunology 1 fact
referenceGautam AK, Singh PK, Aravind M. authored 'Defensive role of plant phenolics against pathogenic microbes for sustainable agriculture' published in the book 'Plant phenolics in sustainable agriculture' by Springer in 2020.
a deep dive into the applications of bioplastic across 17 industries coffeefrom.it Coffee From 1 fact
claimThe agriculture and horticulture sectors employ bioplastics in products like biodegradable mulch films and plant pots to support sustainable farming and gardening practices.
Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition - CSIS csis.org CSIS Jan 15, 2025 1 fact
claimThe track 2 dialogue in Bellagio identified four areas for potential U.S.-China cooperation in climate-smart agriculture: promoting sustainable agricultural production in water-stressed regions, reducing food loss and waste, developing mutually agreed-upon standards for measuring agricultural climate impacts, and accelerating investments in alternative proteins for animal feed and human consumption.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Mar 23, 2022 1 fact
referenceNinawe, Indulkar, and Amin (2018) analyzed the impact of climate change on fisheries in the context of biotechnology for sustainable agriculture.
Revitalizing Indigenous Food Traditions for Better Nutrition and ... socialinnovationsjournal.com Social Innovations Journal Jul 30, 2025 1 fact
claimIndia's Indigenous foods are vital for nutritional security, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture, although modernization and colonization have significantly threatened their conservation and consumption.