Broadacre (arable) crops generally require a relatively higher nutrient input toward yield
targets. The efficient use of nutrients in arable farmlands is very vital to this endeavor. It …

Organic wastes are composted to stabilize organic matter, reduce the moisture content,
increase the concentrations of plant nutrients, eliminate pathogens and weed seeds …

Resilient, productive soils are necessary to sustainably intensify agriculture to increase
yields while minimizing environmental harm. To conserve and regenerate productive soils …

In order to maintain high yields and protect the environment, the replacement of chemical
fertilizers with organic ones has received increasing attention in recent years. A 2-year field …

Organic waste management (OWM) currently follows the linear economy principle in most of
the Gulf countries. Most CE studies to date revolve around the reduction, recycling, and …

Today's world is struggling with many environmental problems. Due to the ever-growing size
of the population, it is necessary to produce more and more food. The consequence of such …

Cow dung, an excreta of bovine animal, is a cheap and easily available bioresource on our
planet. Many traditional uses of cow dung such as burning as fuel, mosquito repellent and …

Research results published regarding the impact of soil and water conservation practices in
the highland areas of Ethiopia have been inconsistent and scattered. In this paper, a …

Excessive N fertilization is a problem in the intensive crop** systems on the North China
Plain. Proper N management is essential to maximize N efficiency and sustain agricultural …

Low productivity and climate change require climate-smart agriculture (CSA) for sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA), through (i) sustainably increasing crop productivity,(ii) enhancing the …