📚 Volume 33, Issue 5
📋 ID: ukvJG6s
Authors
Elena García, Wang Ming, Fatima Habib, John Mwangi
Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela; Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Keywords
crop yield
agroecological zones
precision agriculture
soil quality
climate adaptability
organic composting
Abstract
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development in diverse regions worldwide, yet the variability in agroecological zones poses significant challenges to optimizing crop yield. This study aims to evaluate the synergistic effects of integrating traditional agricultural practices with innovative technologies on crop productivity. Utilizing field experiments conducted across three distinct regions—China, Kenya, and Venezuela—we applied a mixed-method approach. Soil quality, climate adaptability, and crop performance were measured under varying inputs of fertilizer and water management techniques. The findings reveal that integrating traditional practices, like crop rotation and organic composting, with precision agriculture technologies, such as remote sensing and data analytics, significantly enhances crop yield by up to 25%. Moreover, the study provides evidence that local adaptation strategies can mitigate environmental stresses, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate change. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of localized agricultural approaches that blend time-tested practices with modern innovations to sustainably increase food production and ensure food security across diverse agroecological zones. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable agriculture by highlighting the critical balance between tradition and technology.
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Elena García, Wang Ming, Fatima Habib, John Mwangi (2026).
"Optimizing Crop Yield: Integrating Traditional and Innovative Practices in Diverse Agroecological Zones".
Wulfenia, 33(5).