The plant microbiome as a precious sustainable agriculture ally
In the face of mounting global food demands and increasing environmental pressures, sustainable agriculture is becoming a necessity. Among the many tools for…
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Understanding Natural Capital in the context of sustainable agricultural practices
The concept of natural capital is centered on the idea that certain elements of nature are indispensable for human well-being and sustainable development….
What is soil biodiversity, and why should we care
Soil is far from being just a lifeless medium; it is teeming with life, characterized by a complex network of interactions between countless…
The agroecological potential of orphan crops
The term “orphan crop” encompasses those lesser-known, often regionally-specific plants that, with respect to mainstream commercial crops, have traditionally been neglected by modern…
Combating climate change with agroecological, nature-based solutions
The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report defines nature-based solutions (NbS) as “actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems that address…