The growing interest in soil health and sustainable agriculture has emerged as a paramount element in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing modern agriculture. In an era marked by mounting pressures for increased food production, heightened environmental conservation, and urgent climate change mitigation, innovative strategies have surfaced to accord soil health and productivity a central role. This shift in perspective acknowledges the indispensable significance of soil as a fundamental substrate for crop growth as well as its crucial role in carbon sequestration and the maintenance of ecological equilibrium. Notably, this paradigmatic transformation has fostered the adoption of a spectrum of innovative approaches. Precision agriculture, enabled by technological advancements, has revolutionized resource management by optimizing resource allocation, fine-tuning nutrient application, and curtailing detrimental environmental impacts, all while facilitating the sustainable stewardship of soil. In tandem, organic farming practices have gained prominence, underlining the imperative of eschewing synthetic chemicals, nurturing natural soil ecosystems, and augmenting the organic matter content in soils. Complementing these strategies is the integration of biofertilizers, which harness the inherent power of beneficial microorganisms to stimulate nutrient cycling and enhance soil structure. These dynamic developments collectively epitomize a burgeoning era of soil-centered agriculture, one that wholeheartedly aligns with the overarching objective of advancing agricultural productivity while concurrently upholding the principles of long-term environmental sustainability. Within this context, this Special Issue titled “Advancements in Soil and Sustainable Agriculture” directs its attention toward novel and inventive methods for rendering contemporary agriculture more soil-friendly as well as strategies for enhancing soil productivity. This Special Issue comprises eleven papers, consisting of eight research articles and three review articles, authored by a diverse group of scientists.

Advancements in Soil and Sustainable Agriculture

Sellami;Lavini;Antonella
2023

Abstract

The growing interest in soil health and sustainable agriculture has emerged as a paramount element in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing modern agriculture. In an era marked by mounting pressures for increased food production, heightened environmental conservation, and urgent climate change mitigation, innovative strategies have surfaced to accord soil health and productivity a central role. This shift in perspective acknowledges the indispensable significance of soil as a fundamental substrate for crop growth as well as its crucial role in carbon sequestration and the maintenance of ecological equilibrium. Notably, this paradigmatic transformation has fostered the adoption of a spectrum of innovative approaches. Precision agriculture, enabled by technological advancements, has revolutionized resource management by optimizing resource allocation, fine-tuning nutrient application, and curtailing detrimental environmental impacts, all while facilitating the sustainable stewardship of soil. In tandem, organic farming practices have gained prominence, underlining the imperative of eschewing synthetic chemicals, nurturing natural soil ecosystems, and augmenting the organic matter content in soils. Complementing these strategies is the integration of biofertilizers, which harness the inherent power of beneficial microorganisms to stimulate nutrient cycling and enhance soil structure. These dynamic developments collectively epitomize a burgeoning era of soil-centered agriculture, one that wholeheartedly aligns with the overarching objective of advancing agricultural productivity while concurrently upholding the principles of long-term environmental sustainability. Within this context, this Special Issue titled “Advancements in Soil and Sustainable Agriculture” directs its attention toward novel and inventive methods for rendering contemporary agriculture more soil-friendly as well as strategies for enhancing soil productivity. This Special Issue comprises eleven papers, consisting of eight research articles and three review articles, authored by a diverse group of scientists.
2023
Istituto per i Sistemi Agricoli e Forestali del Mediterraneo - ISAFOM
Soil health
Sustainable Agriculture
Cropping practices
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