A global systematic literature review on sustainable soil management practices (1994–2022)
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Sharna, Shaima Chowdhury, Maraseni, Tek and Radanielson, Ando Mariot. 2023. "A global systematic literature review on sustainable soil management practices (1994–2022)." Soil Use and Management. 39 (4), pp. 1267-1288. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12949
| Article Title | A global systematic literature review on sustainable soil management practices (1994–2022) |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 5277 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Sharna, Shaima Chowdhury, Maraseni, Tek and Radanielson, Ando Mariot |
| Journal Title | Soil Use and Management |
| Journal Citation | 39 (4), pp. 1267-1288 |
| Number of Pages | 22 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 0266-0032 |
| 1475-2743 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12949 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sum.12949 |
| Abstract | Sustainable Soil Management Practices (SSMP) offer potential benefits while conserving natural resources. However, the low adoption of SSMP limits the achievement of their full potential. To examine the current state of knowledge on SSMP adoption and identify research gaps, we systematically reviewed 269 peer-reviewed publications pooled from Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect, covering the period from 1994 to 2022. We assessed the temporal and spatial transitions of SSMP adoption and identified a broad perspective of 14 themes on SSMP adoption and highlight the research trends and gaps. Prior to 2010, research on SSMP adoption was concentrated on a few themes and has become diversified in later years, covering emerging themes such as climate change and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Publications on SSMP adoption exhibited a global distribution, with particular emphasis on the African continent due to the flow of donors' funds driven by severe soil degradation and limited use of improved technologies in Africa. Studies on minimum soil disturbance were prevalent worldwide, with the highest number of publications. Our findings also indicate a strong research collaboration between developed and developing countries, showcasing donor-driven collaborative efforts and mutual benefits across different regions. This review however highlights the limited inclusion of local knowledge in SSMP promotion and recommends a bottom-up approach for future initiatives. In the discussion section, different critical factors of SSMP adoption covering farmers' perceptions, climate change, policy impact and the use of ICT are discussed. These findings and identified research gaps are useful for further research and the development of sustainable soil management policies, programmes and projects. |
| Keywords | adoption; soil degradation; sustainable soil management practices; systematic literature review |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300202. Agricultural land management |
| 410406. Natural resource management | |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment |
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