The current geological epoch is characterized by anthropogenic activity that greatly impacts
on natural ecosystems and their integrity. The complex networks of ecosystem services …

Agricultural land use is a major driver of biodiversity decline worldwide, but adopting
sustainable farming practices can help to restore or maintain biodiversity and associated …

Agriculture is a vital industry in New York State, which ranks among the top‐producing states
for dairy, fruits, and several other commodities. As agriculture depends on the weather and …

To stop the ongoing decline of farmland biodiversity there are increasing claims for a
paradigm shift in agriculture, namely from conserving and restoring farmland biodiversity at …

Natural pest and weed regulation are essential for agricultural production, but the spatial
distribution of natural enemies within crop fields and its drivers are mostly unknown. Using …

Agricultural intensification has led to a drastic simplification and homogenization of
agroecosystems, causing biodiversity loss and an increased reliance on chemical pesticides …

CONTEXT Crop diversification has been proposed as a promising strategy for transitioning
towards sustainable agricultural systems by leveraging biological processes and controls …

Maize/annual grain legume intercropping is pivotal in achieving sustainable intensification
in developing countries like China and some African countries. It remains unclear whether …

Global population growth and intensive agriculture have both contributed negatively to the
environment. As a result, there is increasing interest in the use of sustainable alternatives is …

Introduction The decomposition of plant litter mass is responsible for substantial carbon
fluxes and remains a key process regulating nutrient cycling in natural and managed …