Sustainable processing of the Dutch manure surplus into applicable, market-conform minerals and organic fertilizers offers a promising perspective for promoting circular agriculture and horticulture. However, the use of circular fertilizers in Dutch agriculture and horticulture is still limited. Primary …

Intensive agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers, causing resource depletion and environmental issues such as nutrient leaching. Biogas liquid digestate offers a nutrient-rich byproduct from anaerobic digestors as a circular alternative source for plant nutrients in closed-loop. Within …

Intensive agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers, causing resource depletion and environmental issues such as nutrient leaching. Biogas liquid digestate offers a nutrient-rich byproduct from anaerobic digestors as a circular alternative source for plant nutrients in closed-loop. Within …

The increasing temperature of the past years has a negative impact on the agricultural sector. This is affecting crop growth negatively, as a result from the heat and drought stress the crops are experiencing. Moreover, the experienced heat and drought stress results in erosion of the soil, causing …

Providing equitable food security for a growing population while minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing resilience to climate shocks is an ongoing challenge. Here, we quantify the resource intensity, environmental impacts and nutritional output of a small (0.075 ha) low-input subsistence Mediterranean …

This paper presents the preliminary design of the Horti-database, a digital tool supporting the development of drone-based monitoring systems (DBMS) for greenhouse crops. With increasing demand for sustainable food production and reduced pesticide use, DBMS offers a promising solution for automated, …

Soil compaction and soil bulk density are key soil properties affecting soil health and soil ecosystem services like crop production, water retention and purification and carbon sequestration. The standard method for soil bulk density measurements using Kopecky rings is very labour intensive, time consuming …

Vietnamese farmed pangasius products have experienced major price fluctuations over numerous crop cycles exposing this important export commodity to risk and uncertainty. This study focuses on two distinct areas of risk. First, this study seeks to measures the farm-gate price volatility, explores farmers’ …

Agricultural food crop output around the Mount Kenya region has been continuously decreasing in the last couple of decades. This has led to increasing food insecurity and reduced incomes. This study was commissioned by Mt. Kenya Sprout Company to get data and insights on how farmers are affected by climate …

Tomatoes are an essential crop for small-scale farmers in Nebbi Municipality, contributing to family income and food security. Despite its global popularity and nutritional importance, the tomato value chain experiences significant post-harvest losses in Nebbi Municipality. This study focuses on the …