Agriculture faces many challenges. In both public discourse and the scientific literature
debates about the future are increasing framed in terms of 'alternative'versus 'conventional' …

Agricultural systems in the EU have become more vulnerable and less sustainable due to an
overreliance on herbicides and the tremendous increase in herbicide-resistant weeds. The …

Drought is a natural phenomenon posing severe implications for soil, groundwater and
agricultural yield. It has been recognized as one of the most pervasive global change drivers …

The aim of global carbon (C) neutrality brings soils and their potential for C storage into the
spotlight. Improved agricultural management techniques such as minimum or no-tillage are …

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 aims for clean water and sanitation for
all by 2030, through eight subgoals dealing with four themes:(i) water quantity and …

Identifying the sources of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) production from
soil is central to enhancing the understanding and prediction of these emissions to the …

Multiple sources of microplastics (MPs) in farmland could result in the changing of microbial
community and the plant growth. Most studies of MPs in agricultural system have focused on …

Reduced tillage intensity is known to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) in the topsoil, but
can also lead to increased microbially derived nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions. Although the …

Crop classification is a crucial prerequisite for the collection of agricultural statistics, efficient
crop management, biodiversity control, the design of agricultural policy, and food security …

Cost-efficient dispatchable renewable technologies are critical for enabling the energy
transition towards 100% renewable generation. One promising example involves the …