Issue №: 2 (41)
This issue of the journal is dedicated to current issues in improving technological methods for crop cultivation. Significant attention is given to the specifics of growing vegetable, grain and leguminous crops, which play a vital role in ensuring the state's food security. The scientific publications present the results of experimental research on the production of organic leguminous products, the importance of adaptive breeding to increase the resilience of agrocenoses, plant protection against harmful objects and the application of fertilizers to increase crop yields. Certain papers are devoted to the implementation of innovative methods for stimulating the seed productivity of forest seed plantations.
SOLVING PLANT HEALTH PROBLEMS IN GREEN AGRICULTURE: EUROPEAN PRACTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN UKRAINE
Tetyana Tymoshchuk, PhD of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Health of Phytocenoses and Trophology, Polissia National University (10008, 7 Staryi Blvd, Zhytomyr; e-mail: tat-niktim@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8980-7334).
Dina Lisohurska, PhD of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Feeding, Animal Breeding and Biodiversity Conservation, Polissia National University (10008, 7 Staryi Blvd, Zhytomyr; e-mail: lisogurskadina@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2559-6520).
Svitlana Furman, PhD of Veterinary Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Veterinary Epidemiology, Polissia National University (10008, 7 Staryi Blvd, Zhytomyr; e-mail: svitlana.furman@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1079-5797).
Iryna Ivanova, PhD of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Crop Production and Horticulture named after Professor V. Kalytka, The Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Ecology, Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University (69002, 66, Zhukovskyi Str., Zaporizhzhia; e-mail: irynaivanova2017@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2711-2021).
This article analyzes current approaches to addressing plant health issues in the context of implementing the European Green Deal. It identifies the key challenges facing the agricultural sector as a result of the de-intensification of synthetic pesticide and agrochemical use. It substantiates the role of phytosanitary safety as a key element of the agricultural sector’s sustainable development and a component of food security. The main provisions of the European Union’s strategic documents, in particular the “Farm to Fork” Strategy and EU legislation in the field of plant health, which provide for a reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products and the minimization of their negative impact on the environment and human health, were examined. Particular attention is paid to the biologization of plant protection systems, integrated pest management, and the use of environmentally safe methods for controlling harmful organisms as effective tools for ensuring the phytosanitary resilience of agroecosystems. It has been demonstrated that the implementation of biologically sound approaches contributes to increasing the resilience of agrocenoses, preserving biodiversity, and adapting agriculture to climate change. It is concluded that the implementation of the principles of the European Green Deal into the national plant health management system is advisable as an important prerequisite for the sustainable development of agricultural production. The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of using the obtained results to implement biological and integrated plant protection systems with the aim of improving phytosanitary safety, reducing pesticide use, and adapting agricultural production to the requirements of the European Green Deal.
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8. Bouteska A., Sharif T., Bhuiyan F., Abedin M. (2024). Impacts of the changing climate on agricultural productivity and food security: evidence from Ethiopia. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 449, 141793. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141793 [in English].
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About journal
«AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
ISSN (print): 2707-5826
Publisher Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code 00497236
https://ror.org/05m3ysc06
Founder of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
DOI: 10.37128/2707-5826
Founded in 2015
Frequency is quarterly
Publication languages (Ukrainian, English)
Media ID R30-05174.
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences
The purpose of the scientific collection “Agriculture and Forestry” is to present the results of experimental research in the following specialities: H1 Agronomy, H2 Animal Science, H3 Landscape Gardening, H4 Forestry, H6 Veterinary Medicine, and H7 Agricultural Engineering.
This purpose determines the main objectives:
– to ensure open informational access to the results of relevant scientific research for lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, PhD students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and specialists in agricultural production;
– to promote the development of young scientists in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences;
– to intensify communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy, animal science, landscape gardening, forestry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural engineering;
– to promote the expansion of cooperation between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and international educational institutions, research organizations, and their academic communities.
Articles are accepted for publication under the following sections:
Crop Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Agrochemistry and Modern Directions in the Use of Fertilizers and Biologically Active Substances.
Forage Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Plant Breeding, Seed Production, Seed Science, and Variety Studies.
Plant Protection.
Soil Science and Improvement of Soil Quality.
Forestry and Landscape Gardening.
Vegetable and Mushroom Production: Current State and Development Trends.
Theory and History of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry.
Modern Directions in the Development of Arable Farming and Forestry.
Innovative and Investment Activities in Agriculture and Forestry.
Directions and Efficiency of Crop Production.
Bioenergy Resources of Crop Production and Forestry.
Production of Renewable Energy from Biological Resources.
Organic Farming as a Key Direction in the Development and Production of Environmentally Friendly Products.
Agriculture and Modern Approaches to Crop Rotation Systems and Tillage Methods.
Fruit Growing, Berry Growing, and Viticulture.
Processing and Storage of Crop Products.
Modern Biological Research in Crop Production and Forestry.
Advanced Technologies in the Agricultural Sector.
Technology of Production and Processing of Livestock Products.
Veterinary Medicine.
Agricultural Engineering.
The young scientist opinion.
Journal History:
Scientific journal "AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY" was founded in 1995; it was entitled as Bulletin of Vinnytsya State Agricultural Institute.
In 2010-2014 was enritled as Collection of scientific works of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.
It has been named as Agriculture and Forestry since 2015.
Listed in the updated list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on agricultural sciences under the name Agriculture and Forestry (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of May 16, 2016; No. 515).
Since 2015, "Agriculture and Forestry". (archive of previous issues for 2015-2019) at http://forestry.vsau.edu.ua/.
The journal “Agriculture and Forestry (ISSN: 2707-5826)” passed the evaluation process of Index Copernicus positively and is indexed in the database of ICI Journals Master List ICV for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 17.03.2020 № 409. The journal Agriculture and Forestry is included in the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine Category "B" in agricultural sciences (specialties) - 101, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206.
According to the decision of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine dated 25.04.2024 No. 1337 scientific journal “Agriculture and Forestry” has the ID of the Media R30-05174.
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