Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Aims & Scope

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems examines our current food systems from production to consumption, and the urgent need to transition to long-term sustainability.

The journal promotes the study and application of agroecology for developing alternatives to the complex problems of resource depletion, environmental degradation, a narrowing of agrobiodiversity, continued world hunger, consolidation and industrialization of the food system, climate change, and the loss of farm land.

The journal uses a food systems approach, and seeks experiences in agroecology that are on-farm, participatory, change-oriented, and backed by broad-based methodologies of sustainability analysis and evaluation.

The journal features articles on topics such as: innovative practices grounded in ecological understanding organic farming and other alternative systems economic, social, and philosophical aspects of sustainable agriculture multifunctional landscapes, conservation, and environmental services agriculture and global climate change future projections, options, policies, and indicators of sustainability The journal offers national and international coverage and features articles based on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies.

Also included are book reviews, dialogue (positions, opinions, commentary, and editorials), and topical reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8338

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	594

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.683

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Energy and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Transforming food systems with agroecology

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Steve

• Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: A Global Initiative to Collect, Conserve, and Use Crop Wild Relatives

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Hannes, Ruth J., Luigi, Colin K., Jonas V., Jane

• Bringing agroecology to scale: key drivers and emblematic cases

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Mateo, Omar Felipe, Miriam, Helda, Bruce G., Peter, Ashlesha, Carmen

• Agroecology as a Transdisciplinary, Participatory, and Action-Oriented Approach

  Citation: 241

  Authors: V. Ernesto, Christopher M., Roseann

• Defining Agroecology

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Steve

• Agroecological Research: Conforming—or Transforming the Dominant Agro-Food Regime?

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Les, Michel, Gaetan

• Factors influencing farmer adoption of soil health practices in the United States: a narrative review

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Liz

• Pathways for the amplification of agroecology

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Clara I., Miguel A.

• Agroecology territories: places for sustainable agricultural and food systems and biodiversity conservation

  Citation: 117

  Authors: A., H., M., C., A., P.

• Trajectories of French Field Crop Farmers Moving Toward Sustainable Farming Practices: Change, Learning, and Links with the Advisory Services

  Citation: 98

  Authors: E., A.

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