IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-17 ~ Issue-12 ~ December 2023

Abstract: Regenerative agriculture principles and practices are imperative in the world's transition to sustainability, as agriculture is one of the chief contributors to climate change. Prior research has identified multifold ecological and socioeconomic benefits of regenerative agricultural systems, but does not focus on or attempt to systematically review practices in specific geographical and economic contexts such as that of Tamil Nadu. This paper elucidates and evaluates selected practices of crop cultivation in regenerative agriculture, based on interviews with practitioners of RA and the case study of a farm in the Auroville experimental township, Tamil Nadu to provide insights into on-the-ground practices. Policies to promote RA are recommended based on the findings and the identification of policy gaps.

Keywords: Regenerative Agricultural Practices, Sustainability, Organic Farming, Conservation, Sustainable Farming Systems

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Abstract: Background Life on earth is possible thanks to certain vital resources, including water, which is essential for the sustainable socio-economic development of a country. Faced with anthropogenic pressures on this blue gold, it is necessary to have better monitoring of water resources. It is in this context that this work studied the level of contamination of the waters and sediments of the Mékrou River related to agricultural activities. The aim was to characterize the samples, assess the level of eutrophication of the waters and propose mitigation measures. Materials and Methods: Water and sediment samples were taken from 8 sites along the river for physico-chemical analyses......

Keywords: Mekrou, sediment, water, contamination

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Abstract: Background: Mangrove ecosystems are crucial in global climate change mitigation efforts. One form of environmental service provided by mangroves is as a carbon sink (blue carbon) which is effective in reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) in nature. This study aims to determine the estimated stock of blue carbon in the mangrove ecosystem in Tanjung Pemancingan, Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan. Materials and Methods: Determination of data collection stations was carried out by purposive sampling, considering the level of tree density.....

Keywords: Blue Carbon Stock; Mangrove Ecosystem; Climate Change; Tanjung Pemancingan

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Abstract: Background: This study carried out in the city of Douala aims to assess the impact of the effluent of the Cameroonian Soap Manufacturing Company (CCC) on the zooplankton communities of the main tributary of the Mgoua watercourse in order to establish strategies for the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems in Cameroon.
Materials and Methods: Sampling for physicochemical and biological analysis was done on monthly basis from March to July 2013 at 2 stations (MG1 and MG2) respectively located upstream and downstream of the point of discharge of the effluent.....

Keywords: Tributary of MGOUA, zooplankton communities, CCC effluent, physicochemical, Douala

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