Complexity of cropping systems

Autores
Caviglia, Octavio; Mercau, Jorge Luis; Sadras, Victor Oscar
Año de publicación
2026
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Agricultural systems are inherently complex due to interactions among biological, environmental, economic, social and policy factors. While global food demand increases, the rate of yield progress in grain crops is slowing, and concerns of society about agriculture's environmental impact are growing. Addressing these challenges requires managing complexity through sustainable intensification, which integrates efficiency, diversity, soil conservation, and adaptability. A key concept is the ‘sustainable operating zone,’ which defines conditions for long-term agricultural viability while balancing productivity and environmental integrity. This zone is dynamic, shaped by local conditions, and requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. Defining sustainability thresholds remains challenging, yet clear indicators are essential for guiding agricultural strategies. Economic incentives, supportive policies, and collaboration among farmers, researchers, and policymakers are fundamental for widespread adoption. By embracing complexity and refining sustainable practices, agriculture can enhance resilience, ensuring productive and environmentally responsible food systems.
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Fil: Caviglia, Octavio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos; Argentina
Fil: Mercau, Jorge Luis. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria San Luis. Agencia de Extensión Rural San Luis; Argentina
Fil: Sadras, Victor. South Australian Research and Development Institute; Australia
Fuente
Crop Physiology : Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems / Edited by: Ignacio A. Ciampitti, Daniela V. Bustos-Korts, Daniel F. Calderini, Victor O. Sadras. 3rd. ed. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2025. Chapter 13, p. 321-350
Materia
Sistemas de Cultivo
Cereales
Ecosistema
Agricultura
Fitomejoramiento
Ecofisiología
Cropping Systems
Cereals
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Plant Breeding
Ecophysiology
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Complexity of cropping systems
title Complexity of cropping systems
spellingShingle Complexity of cropping systems
Caviglia, Octavio
Sistemas de Cultivo
Cereales
Ecosistema
Agricultura
Fitomejoramiento
Ecofisiología
Cropping Systems
Cereals
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Plant Breeding
Ecophysiology
title_short Complexity of cropping systems
title_full Complexity of cropping systems
title_fullStr Complexity of cropping systems
title_full_unstemmed Complexity of cropping systems
title_sort Complexity of cropping systems
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Caviglia, Octavio
Mercau, Jorge Luis
Sadras, Victor Oscar
author Caviglia, Octavio
author_facet Caviglia, Octavio
Mercau, Jorge Luis
Sadras, Victor Oscar
author_role author
author2 Mercau, Jorge Luis
Sadras, Victor Oscar
author2_role author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sistemas de Cultivo
Cereales
Ecosistema
Agricultura
Fitomejoramiento
Ecofisiología
Cropping Systems
Cereals
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Plant Breeding
Ecophysiology
topic Sistemas de Cultivo
Cereales
Ecosistema
Agricultura
Fitomejoramiento
Ecofisiología
Cropping Systems
Cereals
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Plant Breeding
Ecophysiology
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Agricultural systems are inherently complex due to interactions among biological, environmental, economic, social and policy factors. While global food demand increases, the rate of yield progress in grain crops is slowing, and concerns of society about agriculture's environmental impact are growing. Addressing these challenges requires managing complexity through sustainable intensification, which integrates efficiency, diversity, soil conservation, and adaptability. A key concept is the ‘sustainable operating zone,’ which defines conditions for long-term agricultural viability while balancing productivity and environmental integrity. This zone is dynamic, shaped by local conditions, and requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. Defining sustainability thresholds remains challenging, yet clear indicators are essential for guiding agricultural strategies. Economic incentives, supportive policies, and collaboration among farmers, researchers, and policymakers are fundamental for widespread adoption. By embracing complexity and refining sustainable practices, agriculture can enhance resilience, ensuring productive and environmentally responsible food systems.
EEA INTA San Luis
Fil: Caviglia, Octavio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos; Argentina
Fil: Mercau, Jorge Luis. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria San Luis. Agencia de Extensión Rural San Luis; Argentina
Fil: Sadras, Victor. South Australian Research and Development Institute; Australia
description Agricultural systems are inherently complex due to interactions among biological, environmental, economic, social and policy factors. While global food demand increases, the rate of yield progress in grain crops is slowing, and concerns of society about agriculture's environmental impact are growing. Addressing these challenges requires managing complexity through sustainable intensification, which integrates efficiency, diversity, soil conservation, and adaptability. A key concept is the ‘sustainable operating zone,’ which defines conditions for long-term agricultural viability while balancing productivity and environmental integrity. This zone is dynamic, shaped by local conditions, and requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. Defining sustainability thresholds remains challenging, yet clear indicators are essential for guiding agricultural strategies. Economic incentives, supportive policies, and collaboration among farmers, researchers, and policymakers are fundamental for widespread adoption. By embracing complexity and refining sustainable practices, agriculture can enhance resilience, ensuring productive and environmentally responsible food systems.
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