Substantial evidence has shown that involvement in peer-to-peer farming networks
influences whether a farmer decides to try a new practice. Formally organized farmer …

Highlights•Climate change is often predicted to disrupt biological control.•Biocontrol agents
suited for future climates likely differ from those used today.•Conserving natural enemy …

The identities of women on farms are shifting as more women enter farming and identify as
farmers, as reflected by the 30 percent growth in women farmers in the US census of …

Agricultural policies are now orientated towards sustainable food production which integrate
climate and biodiversity targets. Increasing the uptake of ecological approaches is intrinsic …

This paper presents a synthetic reading of the food regime and gender regime concepts to
consider current trends in deagrarianization. Its goal is to articulate a research agenda for …

The global recognition of modern agricultural practices' impact on the environment has
fuelled policy responses to ameliorate environmental degradation in agricultural …

Women own or co-own approximately half of the farmland in Iowa, United States, yet
researchers are only beginning to study these landowners' social relationships in relation to …

Abstract The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy is a statewide effort that aims to encourage
voluntary adoption of conservation practices by farmers to reduce the loss of nitrogen and …

Agricultural decision support tools (DSTs) with weather or climate information can provide
useful information to help stakeholders make operational farming decisions and adapt to …

In recent years, it has become clear that food security is intimately related to complex
environmental, social, political, and economic issues. Even though several studies …