About the Journal of Farming
Peer-reviewed, open access agricultural research advancing crop science, soil innovation, and sustainable farming systems for global food security.
Agricultural science demands publication platforms that balance methodological rigor with operational efficiency. JF delivers both through a streamlined editorial process led by specialists in crop physiology, soil chemistry, plant pathology, breeding science, and precision agriculture. Each manuscript receives comprehensive evaluation focused on experimental design, statistical robustness, reproducibility, and translational potential for farming communities.
Our editorial board comprises university faculty, government research scientists, industry experts, and agricultural extension leaders who understand the practical implications of agricultural research. This diversity ensures that accepted articles deliver value to multiple audiences - from academic researchers advancing fundamental knowledge to practitioners seeking evidence-based solutions for real-world farming challenges.
Beyond publication, JF provides comprehensive discoverability support through indexing initiatives, DOI registration, metadata optimization, and targeted outreach to agricultural databases and practitioner networks. This holistic approach maximizes the impact of your research across academic, governmental, and industry sectors.
JF welcomes interdisciplinary manuscripts that advance mechanistic understanding, quantify agricultural outcomes, or translate research into scalable farming practices. Our scope encompasses the full spectrum of agricultural sciences with emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and food security.
Plant improvement, molecular markers, genomic selection, trait development, germplasm evaluation, and variety testing across staple and specialty crops.
Growth regulation, photosynthetic efficiency, stress tolerance, yield optimization, phenology, and physiological responses to environmental factors.
Soil chemistry, nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, organic matter dynamics, fertilization strategies, and soil health assessment methodologies.
Disease diagnosis, pathogen biology, integrated pest management, biological control, fungicide efficacy, and resistance mechanisms.
Tillage practices, crop rotation, intercropping, cover cropping, water management, conservation agriculture, and system-level productivity analysis.
Remote sensing, variable rate application, sensor networks, decision support systems, automation, and data-driven crop management.
Resource-use efficiency, carbon sequestration, climate resilience strategies, agroecology, and environmentally sound farming practices.
Crop quality evaluation, storage technologies, processing methods, shelf-life extension, and biochemical composition analysis.
Editorial Board
JF's editorial governance is led by internationally recognized agricultural scientists who ensure rigorous peer review while maintaining responsive publication timelines. Our board spans crop science, soil science, plant breeding, agricultural engineering, and applied agronomy, providing expert oversight across all manuscript categories.
- Sungchhang Kang — China Agricultural University
- Shah Fahad — Huazhong Agriculture University
- Valeria Borsellino — University of Palermo, Department of Forestry Sciences
- Emanuele Schimmenti — University of Palermo
JF operates a rigorous peer review process that evaluates experimental design, analytical methods, reproducibility, and agricultural relevance. All submissions undergo initial editorial screening for scope alignment and ethical compliance before assignment to subject experts who provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.
- Methodological Rigor: Reviewers assess field design, sampling protocols, statistical approaches, and data presentation quality to ensure reproducibility.
- Ethical Standards: Manuscripts must document appropriate permits, institutional approvals, and adherence to field trial best practices.
- Originality Verification: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening to protect intellectual integrity and author reputation.
- Constructive Feedback: Editorial communications provide clear decision rationales and actionable revision guidance.
JF's submission workflow is designed for efficiency and transparency. Authors can submit manuscripts through the online Manuscript Zone portal or via email to [email protected]. Our editorial team acknowledges receipt within 72 hours and maintains regular communication throughout the review process.
- Review JF's Instructions for Authors for formatting requirements, reference styles, and supplementary material guidelines.
- Prepare a cover letter outlining research significance, methodological novelty, and confirmation of ethical compliance.
- Submit manuscript files, figures, tables, and any supplementary data through the designated submission channel.
- Respond to reviewer feedback with detailed point-by-point rebuttals addressing all raised concerns.
- Complete production review, including copyediting verification and metadata accuracy confirmation before final publication.
- Originality: Manuscripts must represent original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
- Language Quality: Submissions should be written in clear, professional English. Authors may access our language editing service if needed.
- Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to provide data availability statements and deposit datasets in appropriate repositories.
- Conflict Disclosure: All financial interests, institutional affiliations, and potential conflicts must be explicitly declared.
- Authorship Verification: Contributions should follow CRediT taxonomy with all co-authors approving final submission.
JF operates on an author-pays model with article processing charges (APCs) levied only after manuscript acceptance. There are no submission fees, review fees, or hidden costs. Waiver requests from researchers in low-resource settings or early-career investigators are evaluated case-by-case - contact [email protected] for eligibility discussion.
All published articles receive DOI assignment, professional copyediting, XML/HTML conversion, and indexing submissions to agricultural databases including relevant discipline-specific repositories. Authors retain full copyright under CC BY 4.0 licensing, enabling broad reuse in education, extension materials, and policy documents.
JF content is discoverable through multiple academic search platforms, citation databases, and agricultural information systems. Our indexing strategy prioritizes visibility among researchers, extension professionals, policy makers, and farming communities worldwide.
Current indexing includes scholarly databases such as Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Crossref, and specialized agricultural repositories. JF continuously pursues expanded coverage in discipline-specific indexes to maximize research impact and citation potential.
Advance Agricultural Science with the Journal of Farming
Whether your research addresses crop improvement, soil management, pest control, or farming systems innovation, JF provides a trusted publication platform committed to rigorous review, rapid dissemination, and global accessibility. Join our community of agricultural researchers shaping the future of food security and sustainable agriculture.
