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Peer Review Process At least two leading scientists specialized in the relevant field are selected from the reviewer database to serve as peer reviewers for the Journal of Sustainable Farming and Technology. Reviewers are randomly chosen based on the study’s area of interest. Following their review, revisions are assessed by specialized editors, then the manuscript undergoes formatting and grammatical checks by the managing editor and journal software. Finally, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief approve the reviewers’ and editors’ recommendations before publication. Editors are responsible for ensuring that the peer review process is fair, timely, thorough, and respectful. Their prompt and appropriate recommendations on relevant and important topics are critical to the journal’s success. Authors must ensure that their work is original and that any borrowed text or ideas are properly cited or quoted. The goal of peer review is to ensure that the journal publishes high-quality research that benefits the scientific community. Peer review can be challenging for authors as it may lead to rejection; however, revisions and improvements are a normal and valuable part of the publication process. Peer review ensures that the scientific content is accurate and reliable. Reviewers, as experts, voluntarily provide constructive feedback to help improve manuscripts. In scholarly publishing, reviewers have a crucial role because peer review: Validates academic work, Enhances the quality of published research, and Expands networking opportunities within research communities. Several peer review models exist, each with pros and cons. The Journal of Sustainable Farming and Technology employs a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This system: Reduces reviewer bias based on factors such as author gender, nationality, academic rank, or prior publication record. Ensures manuscripts are judged solely on content, regardless of the author’s reputation. Reviewers’ Responsibilities Confidentiality: Reviewers must not share information about manuscripts without prior permission from the editor, nor keep copies of the material. Competence: Reviewers should only accept assignments within their expertise. If unqualified, they should decline. Constructive assessment: Reviews should highlight strengths, offer constructive criticism, and suggest improvements. Reviewers must justify their recommendations clearly for editors and authors to understand. They should check for appropriate citations and notify editors of potential duplicate publications. Language must remain professional and respectful. Impartiality and integrity: Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit, relevance, and scope without bias or personal interests. Disclosure of conflicts of interest: Reviewers should avoid conflicts and inform the editor if any arise. Timeliness and responsiveness: Reviewers should submit their evaluations within the agreed timeframe and respond promptly to editor queries. Editor and Editorial Board Responsibilities Editors must uphold the integrity of published content by issuing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern as needed, following publisher policies and ethical standards. The editorial office conducts an initial screening of all manuscripts. Submissions that do not align with the journal’s scope or fail formatting criteria may be rejected outright, providing quick decisions for authors. Manuscripts passing the initial screening go to the relevant section editor, who may recommend rejection due to serious flaws such as poor design, lack of originality, or redundancy. If appropriate, manuscripts proceed to peer review by typically two reviewers who provide feedback. The section editor may then recommend acceptance or rejection. The manuscript, along with reviewer comments, is forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief for a final decision. Authors receive reviewer feedback and have four weeks to submit revisions to the section editor. Failure to resubmit within this timeframe will bar resubmission of the revision. Rejected manuscripts may only be resubmitted with permission from the section editor or Editor-in-Chief. Revised rejected manuscripts are treated as new submissions.

Agriculture is an international, scholarly, open-access journal that publishes peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, communications, and short notes. It covers the broad and interdisciplinary field of agriculture without restrictions on paper length. The journal aims to publish research on: Science and technology of crop and animal production Biosecurity and postharvest handling of produce Agricultural technology Management of natural resources for agricultural production (land, soil, water) Rural management and agricultural development Agriculture in changing environments Subject Areas Crop Production Grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, flowers, cotton Crop Protection Crop breeding and genetics Crop nutrition and irrigation Crop physiology Pests, diseases, weeds, invasive species Precision agriculture Sustainable, conservation, organic, ecological agriculture Animal Production Livestock and poultry Animal breeding and nutrition Soil and Water Soil physics, chemistry, microbiology Soil and water quality Irrigation and water use efficiency Environmental Factors Environmental influences on production and products Impact of changing environments Rural Management and Agricultural Development Trade, livelihoods, rural communities, aid Agricultural Technology Machinery Remote sensing, data analysis, GIS Agricultural Product Health and Safety Post-harvest handling Animal and plant inspection Product freshness Publication Ethics Agriculture follows strict ethical policies aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submissions undergo rigorous peer review. Plagiarism, data falsification, inappropriate authorship, and similar ethical violations are taken seriously with zero tolerance. Manuscripts are checked using iThenticate to ensure originality.