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BMC Agriculture is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of agricultural science. The journal has a special focus on crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry as well as promoting research that seeks to address climate change, food security, sustainable resource management and technological innovation.

Publishing research on the application of agricultural practices worldwide
Considers research on all aspects of agriculture and promotes research into climate change
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Harshal Dhondge PhD

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Next-gen aquafeeds and nutritional technologies

The aquaculture industry is experiencing shift toward sustainable and innovative feeding approaches.

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Gene editing and multi-omics for climate-resilient crops

The intersection of gene editing technologies and multi-omics approaches offers a transformative opportunity to develop climate-resilient crops.

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Genomic selection and genotyping in livestock breeding

The integration of genomic selection and advanced genotyping has transformed livestock breeding, enabling precise genetic improvement beyond...

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Agronomical performance and sustainability of direct-seeded upland rice–legume intercropping on contrasting tropical soils in the bimodal rainforest zone of Cameroon
Pierre-Popice Kenmogne-Nuemsi
Raissa-Fon Na-Ah
Libert-Brice Tonfack
Research Open access 04 November 2026 Article: 34
Understanding gender-based constraints among potato farmers for benefiting from quality seeds
Janet Mwende Mutiso
Nozomi Kawarazuka
Julius Juma Okello
Research Open access 03 November 2026 Article: 33
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The role of women in achieving food security and agricultural sustainability
Keratinolytic fungi mediated composting of chicken feather waste and its potential for promoting growth of vegetable crops
Musbahu Abdullahi Bagwai
Manpreet Kaur
Ranjeeta Bhari
Research Open access 02 November 2026 Article: 31
Genotype by environment interaction and AMMI analysis of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes at western Oromia of Ethiopia
Feyera Takele
Alemayehu Dabesa
Dawit Samuel
Research Open access 05 October 2026 Article: 30
Development and validation of a socio-economic status scale for rural women farmers in Ogun and Ondo States Nigeria
Oluwafunmilola Olawunmi Makinde
Israel Ogunlade
Research Open access 02 October 2026 Article: 29

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As part of BMC, BMC Agriculture stands on 4 foundational pillars: Trust, Community, Support, and Inclusivity

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Electronic ISSN: 3005-1932
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Next-gen aquafeeds and nutritional technologies

Gene editing and multi-omics for climate-resilient crops

Genomic selection and genotyping in livestock breeding

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Agronomical performance and sustainability of direct-seeded upland rice–legume intercropping on contrasting tropical soils in the bimodal rainforest zone of Cameroon

Understanding gender-based constraints among potato farmers for benefiting from quality seeds

Keratinolytic fungi mediated composting of chicken feather waste and its potential for promoting growth of vegetable crops

Genotype by environment interaction and AMMI analysis of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes at western Oromia of Ethiopia

Development and validation of a socio-economic status scale for rural women farmers in Ogun and Ondo States Nigeria

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