Agriculture, Multidisciplinary (AMU)
Section Information
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary focuses on integrated approaches to agricultural research that combine biological, environmental, engineering, social, and economic perspectives. It promotes collaboration across disciplines to address complex challenges in food production, sustainability, rural development, and global food systems.
Current research in this area includes climate-smart agriculture, sustainable intensification, digital agriculture, food–energy–water systems, circular bioeconomy models, and resilient farming systems. The field encourages systems thinking, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration to improve agricultural productivity while protecting natural resources.
This section publishes interdisciplinary studies, integrated modeling research, policy-oriented analyses, technological innovations, and review articles that connect multiple fields to advance sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.
Scope
Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Climate adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Resilient farming systems and risk management
- Sustainable intensification approaches
- Carbon management and low-emission agriculture
Food–Energy–Water Systems
- Integrated resource management
- Water–energy–food nexus studies
- Renewable energy in agricultural systems
- Efficiency and resource optimization models
Digital and Smart Agriculture
- Data analytics and decision support tools
- Remote sensing and precision agriculture
- Artificial intelligence in farming systems
- Automation and robotics in agriculture
Agri-Food Systems and Value Chains
- Integrated supply chain analysis
- Food security and nutrition systems
- Post-harvest systems and loss reduction
- Market access and value addition strategies
Socioeconomic and Policy Dimensions
- Rural development and community resilience
- Policy integration across sectors
- Institutional frameworks and governance
- Stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches
Environmental and Ecological Systems
- Biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes
- Soil, water, and ecosystem health
- Agroecology and regenerative agriculture
- Landscape-level planning and sustainability assessment
Innovation and Emerging Technologies
- Biotechnology and genetic innovations
- Circular bioeconomy and waste valorization
- Smart infrastructure for rural systems
- Cross-disciplinary modeling and simulation tools
Editorial Board
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Papers Published
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