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Focus and Scope
DEMETER: Journal of Farming and Agriculture is a scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge across agricultural and farming sciences. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for research addressing agricultural production, sustainability, food systems, natural resource management, agricultural technology, and the socioeconomic dimensions of agriculture.
Journal Focus
DEMETER focuses on scientifically rigorous research that contributes to the development of productive, sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural systems. Particular attention is given to studies that address contemporary challenges in agriculture, including food security, environmental sustainability, climate change, technological innovation, resource efficiency, and the welfare of farming communities.
The journal welcomes disciplinary and interdisciplinary research connecting agricultural sciences with environmental science, biotechnology, economics, technology, education, rural development, and related fields where there is a clear and substantive connection to farming, agriculture, or food systems.
Subject Areas
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Sustainable Farming Systems Sustainable agriculture, farming systems, resource-use efficiency, regenerative practices, and resilient agricultural production.
Soil Science and Management Soil fertility, soil health, nutrient management, conservation, remediation, and sustainable soil management.
Crop Science and Production Crop production, agronomy, crop physiology, cultivation systems, productivity, and crop management.
Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Crop improvement, plant genetics, breeding strategies, agricultural biotechnology, and related applications.
Plant Protection and Pest Management Integrated pest management, plant diseases, biological control, crop protection, and sustainable pest management.
Animal Science and Nutrition Livestock production, animal nutrition, animal health, breeding, welfare, and sustainable livestock systems.
Agricultural Economics and Policy Farm economics, agricultural markets, agribusiness, agricultural policy, value chains, and socioeconomic dimensions of farming.
Agroforestry and Land Management Agroforestry systems, land-use management, conservation, landscape management, and sustainable use of agricultural land.
Food Safety and Quality Agricultural food safety, post-harvest quality, food quality assurance, agricultural products, and farm-to-food-chain quality management.
Agricultural Education and Extension Agricultural education, extension services, farmer capacity building, knowledge transfer, technology adoption, and agricultural communication.
Climate Change and Agriculture Climate impacts on agriculture, adaptation and mitigation, climate-smart agriculture, resilience, and agricultural responses to environmental change.
Agricultural Technology and Innovation Precision agriculture, smart farming, agricultural engineering, sensing, automation, data-driven agriculture, and digital technologies with direct agricultural applications.
Interdisciplinary Research
DEMETER encourages interdisciplinary and collaborative research that integrates agricultural sciences with complementary disciplines. Studies involving environmental science, economics, engineering, biotechnology, information technology, social sciences, education, or public policy are welcome when agriculture, farming, agricultural communities, or food systems constitute a central component of the research problem and contribution.
Types of Contributions
The journal welcomes scholarly contributions that are relevant to its focus and scope, including:
Original Research Articles Review Articles Perspectives Letters to the Editor
Intended Audience
DEMETER serves researchers, academics, agricultural practitioners, extension professionals, educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders engaged in agricultural research, development, innovation, and policy.
DEMETER seeks to advance scientific knowledge in farming and agriculture and to support the development of sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural and food systems that benefit farmers, communities, consumers, and the environment.
