Agriculture accounts for 12% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (7.1 Gt
CO2 equivalent), primarily through non-CO2 emissions, namely methane (54%), nitrous …

Pesticide risk reduction is a priority in European agricultural policies, but how to reach these
targets remains an open question. Against this background, a novel approach for …

The agricultural sustainability concept considers higher food production combating biotic
and abiotic stresses, socio-economic well-being, and environmental conservation. On the …

Plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, pose significant challenges to the
farming community due to their extensive diversity, the rapidly evolving phenomenon of multi …

Temporal crop diversification could reduce pesticide use by increasing the proportion of
crops with low pesticide use (dilution effects) or enhancing the regulation of pests, weeds …

Crop losses from pests threaten global food security and safety. In the last six decades, pest
control using chemical pesticides has resulted in important yield gains per unit area …

Sustainable agriculture strives to ensure future food and energy supply while safeguarding
natural resources. The interpretation of sustainability varies by context and country, yielding …

This article presents the current state-of-the-art research on applying artificial intelligence
(AI) technology in smart greenhouses to optimize crop yields, water, and fertilizer use …

Recent studies have estimated the potential yield impacts of pesticide reductions in the
European Union. While these estimates guide policy design, they are often based on worst …

CONTEXT European countries have set ambitious targets to reduce the risks of pesticide
use. Achieving these targets will require a large proportion of farmers to adopt sustainable …