Aims and Scope

The Journal of Agricultural Science publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances the understanding and practice of agriculture globally. The journal welcomes applied, and interdisciplinary studies across the full spectrum of agricultural science, with particular emphasis on the integration of crops, soils, and animals within sustainable systems.

Crops

Research in this category focuses on the biology, management, and improvement of crop species for food, feed, fibre, and bioenergy. Topics include:

• Crop physiology and development
• Agronomy and husbandry practices and their environmental impacts
• Crop modelling and simulation
• Forage crops and silage
• Climate-smart agriculture and adaptation strategies
• Genetic improvement and molecular biology with agricultural relevance
• Crop nutrition and product quality
• Responses to abiotic stress (e.g. drought, salinity, temperature)
• Innovations in planting arrangements and canopy management

Soils

This section covers the role of soils in agricultural productivity, sustainability, and environmental health. Topics include:

• Soil science and soil health
• Soil fertility and nutrient cycling
• Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation
• Land use and agroecological zoning
• Soil-plant interactions
• Environmental impacts of soil management
• Experimental design and statistical analysis in soil studies

Animals

Research in animal science addresses the nutrition, welfare, and productivity of livestock species, with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices. Topics include:

• Animal physiology and behaviour
• Ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition
• Animal genetics and molecular biology
• Feed evaluation and nutrient use efficiency
• Climate and sustainability in livestock systems
• Livestock emissions and methane mitigation strategies
• Reproductive performance and management
• Animal product quality
• Animal welfare and ethical husbandry

Cross-cutting Themes

The journal also encourages submissions that span multiple domains or introduce novel methodologies:

• Modelling of agricultural systems
• Integrated crop-livestock systems
• Decision support systems and precision agriculture
• Climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation
• Rural biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Engineering solutions for agricultural challenges
• Statistical genetics, including QTL mapping and genomic selection
• Application of new analytical methods and technologies

Please find detailed instructions on preparing your manuscript here. All manuscripts should follow the structure as laid out in the author instructions. Please note a separate discussion section is mandatory and any paper without one will be sent back to the authors for reformatting. 

Additional information: Experiments on animals must conform to the legislation in the country where the experiments were carried out and a statement to this effect added to the manuscript. Work based on limited experimentation will not generally be considered acceptable: for instance, field studies must be conducted over more than one environment in order to be considered in this Journal. Work of local interest only is not considered appropriate for an international journal.

Article Types Accepted

• Animal Research Paper*
• Climate Change and Agriculture Research Paper*
• Crops and Soils Research Paper*
• Modelling Animal Systems Research Paper*
• Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Research Paper*
• Silage Research Paper*
• Review Article*
• Editorial