Global research dynamics in organic farming: Emerging trends and scientometric insights

Naik, M. Ramesh, Teja, R. Ravi, Ramanjaneyulu, A.V., Reddy, D. Damodar, Gopinath, K.A., Ramasubramanian, V., Chandran, M.A. Sarath, Ghosh, Sonaka, Reddy, K. Viswanatha, Paramesha, Venkatesh, Kumar, Rupesh and Kumar, Amit (2025) Global research dynamics in organic farming: Emerging trends and scientometric insights. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 142. ISSN 1474-7065

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Abstract

Amid growing global concerns over environmental degradation, food security, and climate change, organic farming has emerged as a key pillar of sustainable agriculture. This scientometric analysis of global research from 2003 to 2023 examined trends across 11,561 publications, revealed an annual growth rate of 8.8 % and an average of 24.27 citations per document, emphasizing the growing significance of organic farming in both academic and practical spheres. Scientific collaborations across 33,576 authors, with an average of 4.4 co-authors per paper, underscore the interdisciplinary and international scope of organic farming research. The USA, Germany, and Italy played a major role in advancing the field of organic farming through publications in high-impact journals, facilitating the rapid and effective communication of research findings. The Scientometric analysis further revealed that the key research areas of organic farming include soil fertility, biological pest control, climate-resilient practices, and socioeconomic aspects. Emerging interest in precision agriculture and digital tools suggests a shift towards technologically enhanced organic farming. However, the concerns relating to the scalability and economic viability of organic farming practices, particularly for smallholders, remain critical challenges. This analysis offers strategic insights to inform future research directions, policy development, and sustainable agricultural transformation.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Authorship patterns | Research trends | Sustainable agriculture | Organic farming | Digital technologies
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Agricultural science
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Biology
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Botany and Zoology
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Mr. Gautam Kumar
Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2025 06:29
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2025 06:29
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2025.104223
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10476

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