Holistic Management (HM) is a decision-making framework based on triple bottom line
thinking and a proactive approach to managing complexity. Primarily associated with an …

The emergy evaluation method (EME) is an effective tool to analyze the sustainability of a
system because the method links economic and environmental considerations. This study …

Sustainable intensification of agriculture is central to deal with the challenges of feeding a
growing population while promoting a rational use of environmental and economic …

Livestock systems contribution to environmental change is controversial. Pasture-based
systems are considered a sustainable alternative due to their adaptation to the use of local …

Large-scale conversion of natural ecosystems to grazed grasslands and subsequent soil
degradation due to overgrazing and inadequate pasture management in tropical …

Background: Ongoing efforts attempt to define farms as regenerative to aid marketers,
policymakers, farmers, etc. The approach needs to balance precision with function, and must …

Urban sustainable development is important for addressing the urgent pressure of
ecological transformation in China. This study used an improved emergy ecological footprint …

China's demand for crop products is increasing, leading to a great deal of consumption of
local resources and industrial inputs such as agricultural machineries, chemical fertilizers …

The critical importance of agricultural systems for food security and as a dominant global
landcover requires management that considers the full dimensions of system functions at …

Conventional cattle ranching in the lowlands of Chiapas, Mexico typically employs extensive
grazing, annual pasture burns and frequent applications of agrochemicals, threatening …