Topics Abstract/Full Paper/Posters are welcomed in the following research fields: 1. Ecological Agriculture Ecological agriculture focuses on farming practices that work with nature rather than against it, prioritizing long-term soil health and ecosystem stability. Principles of Agroecology Closed-loop nutrient cycling. Enhancing biological synergies. Reducing reliance on external chemical inputs. Soil Health & Management Soil microbiology and the "Soil Food Web." Conservation tillage and no-till farming. Carbon sequestration in agricultural soils. Cropping Systems Crop rotation and diversification. Intercropping and companion planting. Cover cropping and green manures. Sustainable Water Management Drip irrigation and precision watering. Rainwater harvesting and "Keyline" design. Management of agricultural runoff and buffer strips. Alternative Farming Models Permaculture and forest gardening. Regenerative agriculture. Biodynamic farming. 2. Biodiversity in Agriculture Biodiversity provides the "ecosystem services" (like pollination and pest control) that make farming possible without heavy industrial intervention. Genetic Diversity In-situ and ex-situ conservation of heirloom seeds. Preserving rare and landrace livestock breeds. Crop wild relatives (CWR) and climate resilience. Functional Biodiversity Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using natural predators. Pollinator conservation (bees, butterflies, and bats). Rhizosphere diversity (beneficial fungi and bacteria). Landscape-Level Biodiversity Hedgerows, windbreaks, and wildlife corridors. Agroforestry: Integrating trees with crops and livestock. Restoration of degraded agricultural lands. Policy & Ethics The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in farming. Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) for genetic resources. 3. Waste Management & Circularity In an ecological system, waste does not exist; every output is an input for another process. Organic Waste Upcycling Aerobic composting techniques (static pile, turned windrow). Vermicomposting (using earthworms). Anaerobic digestion and biogas production. On-Farm Waste Reduction Management of agricultural plastics (mulch films, irrigation pipes). Silage wrap recycling. Upcycling harvest residues into biochar or animal bedding. Nutrient Recovery Closing the Nitrogen and Phosphorus cycles. Safe application of treated wastewater in irrigation. Management of livestock manure and slurry. The Circular Bioeconomy Agricultural by-products for bio-plastics and textiles. Post-harvest loss reduction strategies. Community-supported waste-to-resource programs. Integration & Policy Certification & Standards: Organic (USDA/EU), Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), and Fair Trade. Economic Incentives: Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) and carbon credits. Climate Change Adaptation: Using biodiversity to buffer against extreme weather events.