The demand for ecologically cultivated fruits is growing each year, but the yields in organic
farming are still lower than the yields in conventional farming. Moreover plant pathogens are …

The world's population will be around 9 billion people by 2050. Humans need to feed in
order to survive and thus the high demographic growth may impact the sustainability of our …

In recent years, the larval stage of Hermetia illucens, commonly known as the black soldier
fly (BSFL), has been used to promote the circularity of the agri-food sector by bioconverting …

Decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhancing soil carbon (C) sequestration
in cropland are necessary to achieve carbon neutrality at national scale. However, feasible …

Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce its environmental impact. In this research, the carbon
footprint and energetic analysis have been performed for three consecutive years to …

Berries such as strawberries are recognized as a significant constituent of healthy human
diets owing to their bioactive secondary metabolites. To improve crop sustainability, yield …

In the last decade, the consumption trend of organic food has increased dramatically
worldwide. Since only a few pesticides are authorized in organic crops, concentrations are …

Organic production is gaining an increasing share of the vegetable market since it is
promoted and perceived by consumers as healthier and safer for the environment. Despite …

This study examines consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for organic and
eco-friendly peaches, Prunus persica L., over conventional peaches in Utah. Data were …

Organic production in intensive greenhouse operations, while maintaining soil health and
sustainability, is a challenging task. Organic greenhouse crops must be rotated, but the …