Sustainable vineyard management: Assessing the environmental impact of vermicompost compared over mineral fertilizers.

The use of mineral fertilizers in agriculture has been identified as a significant source of pollution, contributing to the formation of hypoxic water bodies and the emergence of a pressing public health concern in numerous developing countries due to nitrate contamination of drinking water. In response to the increasing recognition of the need for more sustainable fertilization methods, this study investigates the potential for vermicompost to outperform mineral fertilizers in terms of environmental performance in Galician vineyards (Northwest Spain) using the Life Cycle Assessment methodology. The analysis followed a cradle-to-gate approach, conducting a comparison between vermicompost and synthetic fertilizers across fourteen impact categories, including biodiversity loss and novel ecosystem services indicators (e.

Environmental and economic benefits of wheat and chickpea crop rotation in the Mediterranean region of Apulia (Italy).

Wheat plays an essential role in safeguarding global food security. However, its intensive agricultural production, aimed at maximizing crop yields and associated economic benefits, jeopardizes many ecosystem services and the economic stability of farmers. Rotations with leguminous are recognized as a promising strategy in favor of sustainable agriculture.

Improving environmental sustainability of agriculture in Egypt through a life-cycle perspective.

Soil plays an essential role as a habitat, source of nutrients and support for vegetation. Promoting food security and environmental sustainability of agricultural systems requires an integrated approach to soil fertility management. Agricultural activities should be developed with preventive approaches aimed at avoiding or reducing negative impacts on the soil physicochemical and biological properties and the depletion of soil nutrient reserves.