46th ROME Global Congress on Ecological Agriculture, Biodiversity & Waste Management (EABWM-25)

Call for papers Topics of interest for submission include any topics on Conference Topics: Ecological Agriculture, Biodiversity & Waste Management Here are some potential areas: I. Ecological Agriculture: - Principles and Practices of Ecological Agriculture: - Agroecology: Integrating ecological principles into agricultural systems. - Organic Farming: Methods, certification, and market trends. - Biodynamic Agriculture: Holistic and spiritual approach to farming. - Conservation Agriculture: Minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining permanent soil cover, and crop rotation. - No-Till Farming: Benefits for soil health and carbon sequestration. - Integrated Farming Systems: Combining crops, livestock, aquaculture, etc. - Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into farming landscapes. - Permaculture: Designing sustainable human settlements and agricultural systems. - Urban Agriculture: Ecological food production in urban environments. - Soil Health and Fertility: - Soil biodiversity and its role in nutrient cycling. - Composting and vermicomposting for soil enrichment. - Cover cropping and green manure for soil improvement. - Reduced tillage and its impact on soil structure. - Mycorrhizal fungi and plant nutrient uptake. - Organic soil amendments and fertilizers. - Soil erosion control and management. - Ecological Pest and Disease Management: - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. - Biological control of pests and diseases. - Use of beneficial insects and microorganisms. - Resistant crop varieties and their role. - Natural pesticides and biopesticides. - Weed management without synthetic herbicides. - The role of biodiversity in pest and disease regulation. - Water Management in Ecological Agriculture: - Water conservation techniques (e.g., rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation). - Water quality protection in agricultural landscapes. - Efficient irrigation practices for organic systems. - The role of soil health in water retention. - Wastewater treatment and reuse in agriculture (safely managed). - Livestock and Ecological Agriculture: - Pasture-based livestock systems and their benefits. - Animal welfare in ecological farming. - Rotational grazing and its impact on land health. - Manure management for soil fertility and reduced emissions. - Integration of livestock and crop production for nutrient cycling. - Breeds adapted to ecological farming systems. - Climate Change and Ecological Agriculture: - Ecological farming practices for climate change mitigation (e.g., carbon sequestration). - Adaptation strategies to the impacts of climate change (e.g., drought-resistant crops). - The role of biodiversity in building resilient agricultural systems. - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. - Carbon farming and payment for ecosystem services. II. Biodiversity: - The Importance of Biodiversity in Agriculture: - Ecosystem services provided by biodiversity (pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, water purification). - The role of genetic diversity in crop and livestock resilience. - Wild relatives of crops and their potential for breeding. - The importance of pollinators and their conservation. - Soil biodiversity and its contribution to soil health. - Agrobiodiversity for food security and nutrition. - Biodiversity Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes: - Creating and managing habitats for wildlife on farms (e.g., hedgerows, buffer strips, wildflower meadows). - Agroforestry systems and their role in biodiversity conservation. - Conservation tillage and its impact on soil organisms. - The role of organic farming in promoting biodiversity. - In-situ and ex-situ conservation of agricultural genetic resources. - Connecting agricultural landscapes for wildlife movement. - Impacts of Conventional Agriculture on Biodiversity: - Habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion. - The effects of pesticides and herbicides on non-target organisms. - Monoculture and its impact on species diversity. - The role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on biodiversity (various perspectives). - Water pollution from agricultural runoff and its effects on aquatic biodiversity. - Valuing Biodiversity in Agriculture: - Economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by biodiversity. - Payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes in agriculture. - The role of biodiversity in sustainable food systems. - Market opportunities for biodiversity-friendly agricultural products. - Policy and Governance for Agrobiodiversity Conservation: - National and international policies related to agrobiodiversity. - The role of seed banks and genetic resource conservation programs. - Farmers' rights and access to genetic resources. - Integrating biodiversity conservation into agricultural extension services. - Public awareness and education on the importance of agrobiodiversity. III. Waste Management: - Sources and Types of Agricultural Waste: - Crop residues (straw, stalks, leaves, etc.). - Animal manure and bedding. - Food processing by-products. - Agrochemical containers and packaging. - Plastic films and other agricultural plastics. - Wastewater from agricultural activities. - Slaughterhouse waste. - Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management Practices: - Waste reduction and prevention strategies on farms. - Composting and vermicomposting of organic waste. - Anaerobic digestion for biogas production and digestate fertilizer. - Biochar production from agricultural biomass. - Using crop residues for animal feed or bedding. - Mulching with organic agricultural waste. - Recycling of agricultural plastics and other materials. - Innovative uses for agricultural waste (e.g., bio-based materials). - Environmental Impacts of Improper Agricultural Waste Management: - Water pollution from manure runoff and agrochemicals. - Air pollution from burning agricultural waste. - Greenhouse gas emissions from manure storage and decomposition. - Soil contamination from improper disposal of hazardous waste. - Impacts on biodiversity from waste contamination. - Policies and Regulations for Agricultural Waste Management: - National and regional regulations on agricultural waste disposal. - Best management practices for minimizing environmental impact. - Incentives and support for sustainable waste management technologies. - The role of circular economy principles in agricultural waste management. - Technological Innovations in Agricultural Waste Management: - Advanced composting and anaerobic digestion technologies. - Biomass gasification and pyrolysis for energy and bio-product recovery. - Sensors and monitoring systems for waste management processes. - Mobile processing units for on-farm waste treatment. - Development of biodegradable agricultural plastics. - Using artificial intelligence for optimizing waste management. IV. Interconnections and Synergies: - The role of biodiversity in enhancing ecological agriculture. - How ecological agriculture minimizes waste generation. - Using agricultural waste to improve soil health and biodiversity. - Policy frameworks that integrate ecological agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. - Case studies of successful integrated systems. - The economic benefits of adopting holistic approaches. - The social and ethical dimensions of sustainable agriculture.