Intensive agriculture refers to farming systems that maximize productivity per unit of land through high inputs of capital, labor, fertilizers, pesticides, and technology, often involving monocultures and mechanization. Research published in Agronomy Research examines multiple dimensions of this approach and its alt…
Intensive agriculture refers to farming systems that maximize productivity per unit of land through high inputs of capital, labor, fertilizers, pesticides, and technology, often involving monocultures and mechanization. Research published in Agronomy Research examines multiple dimensions of this approach and its alternatives. Studies have investigated the transformation of peri-urban agricultural zones and their land-use dynamics, the application of geomatic tools for optimizing water management in community irrigation systems, and the implementation of precision agriculture technologies in developing regions. The journal has published work on fertilizer use efficiency and strategies to improve nutrient response in foodgrain production, as well as research evaluating organic amendments like bat guano and biofertilizers as alternatives to synthetic inputs. Additional contributions explore the retention of crop residues for sustainable agriculture in semi-arid environments, permaculture practices as sustainable alternatives to conventional intensive methods, and the interconnected challenges of climate change, land degradation, and food security. This body of work addresses the fundamental tension between maximizing agricultural output to meet growing food demands and maintaining long-term environmental sustainability and soil health.
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The 12 articles above have been cited 69 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Intensive Agriculture, linking to each citing work.