As countries develop, agriculture's role as domestic employer declines. But the broader agri-
food system also expands, and the scope for agriculture-related job creation shifts beyond …

In the wake of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies, a
new horizon of possibilities has emerged across diverse sectors. Livestock farming, a …

The massive use of fertilizers during the last decades allowed a great increase in the global
capacity of food production. However, in the last years, several studies highlight the …

Crop yields across sub-Saharan Africa are much lower than what is attainable given the
environmental conditions and available technologies. Closing this 'ecological yield gap'is …

The excessive use of chemical pesticides threatens human health and food safety. The wide
application of green control techniques (GCTs) is helping improve the quality and safety of …

The overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides (CFPs) has negatively impacted the
environment and human health. It is an urgent issue that should be addressed. In this study …

The current agriculture system has become complex and fragile in recent years. With an
increase in population, the demand for food is increasing, but the resources such as arable …

Crop diversity plays a central role in smallholder farmers' ability to cope with and adapt to
shocks. Shifting crop varieties and diversifying the crop portfolio are common risk reduction …

Research and development in agricultural sector are becoming a crucial issue, especially to
answer to growing global market needs and, in general, for rural innovation development …

The growing concerns over climate change and the existence of the resource curse
hypothesis in several resource-rich countries highlight the importance of green growth …