Role of Stakeholder Inputs for Sustainable Farming and Agricultural Ecology

Abstract

Agricultural sustainability pivots on the collaboration of key stakeholders working together to advance scientific research and innovative competitiveness. Economic pressures from technology developers, worldwide political tensions, changing regulations, and evolving customer needs are critical to shaping the vision of agriculture. This review examines the agricultural ecosystem and infrastructure to build a thriving agricultural economy. It underscores the need to swiftly adapt strategies to local challenges and to empower underdeveloped communities. Academic researchers are crucial in generating science, providing learning outcomes to students, and developing the next-gen workforce. Additionally, socio-economic factors, global warming, and geopolitical conditions are essential in designing the system needed for future generations. The article highlights the need to understand and value different perspectives and research strategies to the sustainability goals in agriculture and ecology.