Balancing agricultural sustainability and conservation: Strategies for resource intensive systems in Spain and beyond

IF 3.5 2区环境科学与生态学 Q1 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Global Ecology and Conservation Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI:10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03633

Francisco José Castillo-Díaz , Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña , Carmen Martín-Navarro , Francisco Camacho-Ferre

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Abstract

Agricultural systems face significant sustainability challenges, particularly in regions where resources are scarce. This study examines the sustainability performance of rainfed, irrigated, and greenhouse farming systems in Spain and Andalusia, highlighting the trade-offs and synergies between economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Rainfed systems demonstrate strong environmental benefits but face limitations in economic returns. In contrast, irrigated and greenhouse systems contribute to economic development and social equity through higher productivity and employment, yet they exert considerable pressure on water resources and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. By employing stepwise multiple regression analysis, this research identifies actionable strategies, such as adopting precision agriculture, promoting circular economy practices, and implementing targeted subsidies, to enhance resource efficiency and mitigate environmental impacts. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to balance productivity with sustainability in agricultural systems.

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平衡农业可持续性和保护：西班牙及其他地区资源密集型系统的战略

农业系统面临着重大的可持续性挑战，特别是在资源匮乏的地区。本研究考察了西班牙和安达卢西亚雨养、灌溉和温室农业系统的可持续性表现，强调了经济、社会和环境层面之间的权衡和协同效应。雨养系统显示出强大的环境效益，但在经济回报方面面临限制。相比之下，灌溉和温室系统通过提高生产力和就业促进经济发展和社会公平，但它们对水资源造成相当大的压力，并导致温室气体排放。通过逐步多元回归分析，本研究确定了可操作的策略，如采用精准农业，推广循环经济实践，实施有针对性的补贴，以提高资源效率和减轻环境影响。这些发现为寻求在农业系统中平衡生产力与可持续性的政策制定者和利益相关者提供了宝贵的见解。

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Global Ecology and Conservation Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

CiteScore

8.10

自引率

5.00%

发文量

346

审稿时长

83 days

期刊介绍： Global Ecology and Conservation is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering all sub-disciplines of ecological and conservation science: from theory to practice, from molecules to ecosystems, from regional to global. The fields covered include: organismal, population, community, and ecosystem ecology; physiological, evolutionary, and behavioral ecology; and conservation science.