Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ayushi Gupta, Manika Gupta, Prashant K. Srivastava, Avijit Sen, Ram Kumar Singh
Summary: This study aimed to assess the path, persistence, and mobility of K and P under different fertilizer doses in the Boro rice cropping system. Results indicated that K simulations outperformed P simulations, with underestimation in the bottom soil layers.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Review
Entomology
Adriano Gomes Garcia, Jose Bruno Malaquias, Claudia Pio Ferreira, Maysa Pereira Tome, Igor Daniel Weber, Wesley Augusto Conde Godoy
Summary: By using computational modelling, this study revised the dispersal patterns of important crop pests Diabrotica speciosa Germar and Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in agricultural landscapes, highlighting the significance of understanding pest movement in developing pest-management strategies. The findings raise questions about pest dispersal through crops and refuge areas, and the modelling approach discussed can potentially be adapted for other insect species and cropping systems. The study presents a combination of experimentation and ecological modelling, discussing methods and the importance of studying insect movement, with implications for agricultural landscapes in Brazil.
NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shah-Al Emran, Timothy J. Krupnik, Sreejith Aravindakshan, Virender Kumar, Cameron M. Pittelkow
Summary: The study conducted an assessment on farm households in coastal Bangladesh from 2005-2015, identifying asset endowment and crop management practices as major factors influencing crop productivity. Additionally, it was found that changes in off-farm income played the strongest role in improving livelihoods in the coastal area.
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Plant Sciences
Saba Nazir, Qamar uz Zaman, Asim Abbasi, Nayab Komal, Umair Riaz, Kamran Ashraf, Nabeel Ahmad, Shweta Agarwal, Rabiya Nasir, Yinglong Chen
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of different farming approaches on soil attributes, showing that crop residue treatments can improve soil parameters compared to chemical fertilizer alone. Crop residue incorporation or burning significantly increased soil available potassium, microbial biomass, enzymatic activities and organic carbon when compared with applications of chemical fertilizer alone.
Article
Agronomy
Mohammad M. R. Jahangir, Muhammad Jahiruddin, Hasina Akter, Rahana Pervin, Khandakar Rafiq Islam
Summary: The study shows that tillage and cropping diversity have significant impacts on soil aggregate stability and nutrient distribution in a rice ecosystem, with wheat-rice-rice diversity and minimum tillage showing higher potential for soil fertility sustenance and crop productivity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geng Sun, Mei Sun, Linsen Du, Zhen Zhang, Zhichang Wang, Guangbin Zhang, San''an Nie, Huaqin Xu, Hua Wang
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive evaluation of three typical ecological rice-cropping systems, finding that they significantly reduce methane emissions while increasing nitrous oxide emissions compared to traditional systems. They also have slightly lower global warming potential, rice yield, and greenhouse gas intensity values. The rice-crayfish and rice-duck modes alleviate global warming potential, while the rice-fish mode enhances it. Additionally, the systems significantly impact various environmental factors and are considered effective green technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tanmoy Shankar, Mahua Banerjee, Ganesh Chandra Malik, Sudarshan Dutta, Debtanu Maiti, Sagar Maitra, Hesham Alharby, Atif Bamagoos, Akbar Hossain, Ismail A. Ismail, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: This study conducted multi-locational field experiments on the rice-rice-pulse cropping system, showing that applying 100% of N, P, K, S, and Zn resulted in higher productivity compared to other nutrient management options.
Article
Agronomy
Venkatesh Paramesh, Parveen Kumar, Tejasvi Bhagat, Arun Jyoti Nath, Kallakeri Kannappa Manohara, Bappa Das, Brijesh Fal Desai, Prakash Kumar Jha, P. V. Vara Prasad
Summary: Identifying sustainable crop production systems that optimize nutrient management and improve soil quality is crucial for meeting the increasing demands of a growing population. In this study, different nutrient management practices were evaluated under the rice-rice cropping system in Goa, India. The results showed that integrated nutrient management, combining organic and inorganic sources, improved soil carbon stock, microbial biomass carbon, and crop yield compared to chemical fertilizer alone. The study highlights the importance of integrated nutrient management systems for sustainable agriculture.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Prabhjit Kaur, Kulvir Singh Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Jashanjot Kaur, Rajan Bhatt, Saud Alamri, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Sadam Hussain
Summary: This study investigated the effects of green manure and organic amendments at different nitrogen levels on wheat crops. The results showed that applying organic amendments significantly increased rice-wheat productivity, growth, and nutrient uptake. Poultry manure was found to be the most effective in increasing grain yield and improving soil health. By using poultry manure and lower nitrogen levels, it is possible to achieve equivalent yields compared to higher nitrogen levels.
Article
Agronomy
Chun Liu, Makhan Singh Bhullar, Tarundeep Kaur, Jitendra Kumar, Sriyapu Reddy Sreekanth Reddy, Manpreet Singh, Shiv Shankhar Kaundun
Summary: Phalaris minor Retz. is a problematic and herbicide-resistant weed in the rice-wheat cropping system in India. Effective control methods include herbicidal and agronomic practices, with the integration of chemical and non-chemical control methods being the most sustainable strategy. Good herbicide spray technology and weed seed harvest can delay the evolution of resistance.
Article
Agronomy
Rakesh Kumar Verma, Yashbir Singh Shivay, Radha Prasanna, Mukesh Choudhary, Prakash Chand Ghasal
Summary: The study found that incorporating greengram into rice-based cropping systems and using a combination of inorganic and organic nutrient sources had a positive impact on soil health parameters and sustaining system productivity.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tanmoy Shankar, Ganesh Chandra Malik, Mahua Banerjee, Sudarshan Dutta, Sagar Maitra, Subhashisa Praharaj, Masina Sairam, Duvvada Sarath Kumar, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Mohamed M. Hassan, Ismail A. Ismail, Tarek Saif, Milan Skalicky, Marian Brestic, Akbar Hossain
Summary: Rice is a crucial crop in India, and proper nutrient management is essential for achieving high yields and maintaining nutrient balance. The study demonstrated that the application of adequate nutrients significantly improved the growth characteristics, yield attributes, and nutrient uptake of rice.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roshan Babu Ojha, Shova Shrestha, Yajna Gajadhar Khadka, Dinesh Panday, Rafiq Islam
Summary: The soils of Nepal have naturally high potassium levels, but recent studies have shown deficiencies in potassium levels in rice and wheat crops, especially in the inner-Terai and Terai regions. Increasing potassium fertilizer application rates beyond recommended levels significantly improved grain yields, suggesting a need for increased potassium application rates in the rice-wheat cropping system in Nepal.
Article
Remote Sensing
Marta Rossi, Gabriele Candiani, Francesco Nutini, Marco Gianinetto, Mirco Boschetti
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of hybrid approaches in estimating leaf area index (LAI) and canopy nitrogen content (CNC) in rice crops using Earth observation techniques. The results showed that the hybrid approach with active learning optimization strategy had the best retrieval performance, providing valuable information for precision farming applications.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sofia Stirling, Santiago Farina, David Pacheco, Ronaldo Vibart
Summary: The study evaluated the predictive ability of the whole-farm model Farmax Dairy Pro in simulating grazing dairy systems in Uruguay and found that the model provided robust predictions for monthly patterns of milk yields but had a poor ability to predict individual milk yields and body weight.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Uday Nidumolu, Marcel Lubbers, Argyris Kanellopoulos, Martin K. van Ittersum, Christian H. Roth, Pulak Mishra, Niladri Sekhar Bagchi, Subrata Majumdar, Lucy Carter, Md. Wakilur Rahman, Mahanambrota Das, Donald S. Gaydon
Summary: The study aimed to design a crop-choice model to support extension agronomists in engaging with farming communities more effectively, considering the inclusivity of agricultural system models and gender-sensitive contributions.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rene L. M. Schils, George A. K. van Voorn, Patricio Grassini, Martin K. van Ittersum
Summary: Yield gap analysis is crucial for determining food availability. An uncertainty protocol was developed to help experts evaluate and rank sources of uncertainty, providing valuable insights for decision-making on food production.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Martine J. J. Hoogsteen, Anton M. Breure, Martin K. van Ittersum
Summary: This study investigated the methodological aspects of setting up a soil organic matter monitoring program, using the rhetorical scheme The seven circumstances. The researchers found that factors such as depth, sampling date, and sampling frequency strongly influence the precision of monitoring results. It was suggested to use a site-specific pedotransfer curve when comparing SOM stocks across different sites, and sampling depth up to 60 cm in grassland soils may be relevant to capture dynamics in deeper layers.
Article
Agronomy
Mezegebu Getnet, Katrien Descheemaeker, Martin K. van Ittersum, Huib Hengsdijk
Summary: In the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia, measures need to be taken to improve the productivity of cereals. Through simulation experiments, we found that varietal selection and nitrogen fertilization are crucial in narrowing the yield gaps. However, climate change is projected to have negative effects on crop yield and water balance.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gatien N. Falconnier, Louise Leroux, Damien Beillouin, Marc Corbeels, Robert J. Hijmans, Camila Bonilla-Cedrez, Mark van Wijk, Katrien Descheemaeker, Shamie Zingore, Francois Affholder, Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, Eric Malezieux, David Makowski, Jairos Rurinda, Martin K. van Ittersum, Bernard Vanlauwe, Ken E. Giller, Sabine-Karen Lammoglia, Katharina Waha
Summary: This study estimated the impact of increasing maize yields with mineral fertilizer on household food security and regional/national maize supply in Uganda and Tanzania. Results showed that increasing fertilizer input could significantly improve food security in both countries, but the regions with the highest potential for increased maize supply did not align with the regions where household food security was most improved.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Arie Pieter Paulus Ravensbergen, Martin K. van Ittersum, Corne Kempenaar, Pytrik Reidsma
Summary: Currently, potato yields in the Netherlands are around 70% of their potential. This study found that increasing phosphorus and potassium fertilizer application rates did not significantly increase potato yields for two potato cultivars on different soil types over two years. Increasing phosphorus and potassium application rates is not recommended due to decreased efficiency and environmental concerns.
Article
Economics
Els Lecoutere, Marrit van den Berg, Alan de Brauw
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and related measures in Bangladesh were expected to cause job losses, reduced empowerment, and decreased diet diversity among women. However, a telephone survey conducted in November 2020 revealed that more women found jobs, and their diet diversity increased during the pandemic. There was no evidence of a decline in women's involvement in food purchase decisions or their autonomy over household income use. Changes in women's outside employment were not statistically related to changes in their involvement in food purchase decisions, autonomy over income use, or diet diversity.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marloes P. van Loon, Wytse J. Vonk, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Hein F. M. ten Berge
Summary: This study aims to assess the relationship between sustainability indicators and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. A set of equations is presented to relate nutrient cycling to food production or consumption. The results show that nutrient flows in UK arable fields and Flanders are almost linear, while the dairy farm in the Netherlands shows the largest contributions of cycled flow. This research is significant for evaluating the impacts of system changes on productivity, nutrient cycling, resource use, and nutrient emissions.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
H. N. C. Berghuijs, J. V. Silva, H. C. A. Rijk, M. K. van Ittersum, F. K. van Evert, P. Reidsma
Summary: This study examines the increase in winter wheat yield in the Netherlands from 1984 to 2015 and identifies the factors that contribute to this increase. The research finds that approximately half of the yield increase can be attributed to climate change and elevated CO2 levels, while the remaining portion is explained by changes in temperature and light use efficiency.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
H. H. E. van Zanten, W. Simon, B. van Selm, J. Wacker, T. I. Maindl, A. Frehner, R. Hijbeek, M. K. van Ittersum, M. Herrero
Summary: Redesigning the European food system based on circularity principles can have significant environmental benefits for both Europe and the world. Through a biophysical optimization model, this study explores the effects of implementing circularity scenarios in the European Union (EU)27 + UK. The results show potential reductions in agricultural land use and per capita greenhouse gas emissions, while still ensuring sufficient food production. Transitioning towards circularity in the EU's food system has the potential to address global food shortages and improve both human and planetary health.
Article
Agronomy
Joao Vasco Silva, Joost van Heerwaarden, Pytrik Reidsma, Alice G. Laborte, Kindie Tesfaye, Martin K. van Ittersum
Summary: The performance of statistical and machine learning methods in explaining and predicting crop yield variability was assessed in this study. The results showed that big data from farmers' fields can to some extent explain on-farm yield variability, but not predict it across time and space.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin van Selm, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Ollie van Hal, Corina E. van Middelaar, Imke J. M. de Boer
Summary: Livestock and feed production are often separated and this disrupts nutrient cycles and leads to environmental degradation. Reconnecting livestock and feed production at a local level can enhance circularity and decrease emissions. This study shows that recoupling livestock and feed production has the potential to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Benjamin van Selm, Hannah H. E. van Zanten, Renske Hijbeek, Corina E. van Middelaar, Marijke Schop, Martin K. van Ittersum, Imke J. M. de Boer
Summary: Applying circularity interventions to the food system can reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions. Changes in human diets, imports, exports, and waste utilisation can have significant environmental benefits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nimai Senapati, Mikhail A. Semenov, Nigel G. Halford, Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Senthold Asseng, Mark Cooper, Frank Ewert, Martin K. van Ittersum, Pierre Martre, Jorgen E. Olesen, Matthew Reynolds, Reimund P. Roetter, Heidi Webber
Summary: Closing the existing genetic yield gap in global wheat production has the potential to significantly increase crop yield and address issues of global food security.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Benjamin van Selm, Anita Frehner, Imke J. M. de Boer, Ollie van Hal, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Elise F. Talsma, Jan Peter Lesschen, Chantal M. J. Hendriks, Mario Herrero, Hannah H. E. van Zanten
Summary: A resource-allocation model was used to compare the effects of circularity on animal-source nutrients in Europe with the EAT-Lancet reference diet, finding compatibility in total animal-source proteins but not specific animal-source foods. Circular food systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 31% and arable land use by up to 42%, but careful consideration of the substitutability between animal-source foods is needed to define their potential roles in human diets.
