Integrated crop-livestock farming systems influence the incidence of <i>Salmonella</i>, <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>, Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i>, and indicator bacteria on fresh produce. [PDF]
Goodwyn B +9 more
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ABSTRACTThe present study uses an agroeconomic supply model to assess the impacts of 2023–2027 CAP on Italian specialized dairy cattle farms. The model considers the voluntary choice of Eco‐Scheme 1, specifically addressed to livestock farms, through the implementation of binary variables.
Davide Dell'Unto, Raffaele Cortignani
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Partial substitution of nitrogen fertilizer by Chinese milk vetch with different improvement measures achieves a win-win for rice productivity and environmental benefits. [PDF]
Han S +8 more
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A Review of the Unintended Consequences of Biochar in Various Applications
Biochar is widely promoted as a sustainable material for applications ranging from soil amendment to energy storage and construction materials. This review critically examines the often‐overlooked and unintended consequences of biochar, including variability in properties, safety risks, and performance limitations.
Singaravelu Vivekanandhan +14 more
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Improving growth and yield of <i>Cucurbita argyrosperma</i> with goat manure. [PDF]
Zondo N +3 more
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Abstract Intercropping cereals with non‐food intercrops (NFICs) provides a means to enhance cereal productivity while providing additional benefits such as improved soil health or forage production. We conducted a meta‐analysis to investigate the effect of NFICs on cereal yields, cereal nitrogen uptake, and striga (Striga spp.) infestation, using 874 ...
Kamarou‐Dine Seydou +5 more
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Sub-area classification of environmental phosphorus loss risk in Yunnan's crop-livestock systems: a spatiotemporal analysis. [PDF]
Li X, Wang Y, Wu J, Hou L, Zheng Y.
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Stylosanthes cv. Campo Grande response to Bradyrhizobium inoculation in an Amazon Cerrado Oxisol
Abstract Species of the genus Stylosanthes show great potential for use in mixed pastures and as green manure due to their symbiotic potential in symbiosis with diazotrophic bacteria, particularly Bradyrhizobium. These herbaceous legumes can improve pasture quality and contribute to sustainability.
Josimar da Silva Chaves +4 more
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Optimizing water and organic fertilizer use to enhance seedling growth and soil health in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa spp. pekinensis) cultivation. [PDF]
Zhang C +6 more
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Abstract Biofumigation with brassica cover crops (BCCs) is gaining momentum in the United States as an ecologically sound alternative to chemical pest suppression in agricultural systems. This review critically evaluates the impacts of Brassica species on soil health, weed suppression, disease mitigation, and control of plant‐parasitic nematodes (PPNs)
Karthik Karuppanan +4 more
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