Focus and Scope

Aims

SALAGA Journal aims to provide a scientific platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to publish, discuss, and advance knowledge, research findings, and technological innovations in appropriate technology for agricultural production and processing.

The journal emphasizes technologies that are practical, affordable, sustainable, easy to operate and maintain, and adaptable to local conditions, resources, and farmer needs. SALAGA Journal encourages research that supports productivity improvement, resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the development of resilient agricultural systems.

Scope

SALAGA Journal publishes original research articles and review articles related to appropriate technology in agricultural production and processing. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Soil and water engineering, irrigation, drainage, and water resource management for agriculture;
  2. Post-harvest engineering, drying, storage, handling, and quality preservation of agricultural products;
  3. Agricultural buildings, greenhouse technology, controlled environment agriculture, and agricultural environmental engineering;
  4. Electronic, instrumentation, sensor, automation, and control system applications in agriculture;
  5. Internet of Things (IoT), smart farming, and digital technologies for agricultural production and processing;
  6. Remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and spatial analysis for agriculture and agricultural resource management;
  7. Farm machinery, agricultural mechanization, and equipment development for crop production and post-harvest operations;
  8. Renewable energy, bioenergy, micro-hydro, and electrification technologies for agricultural applications;
  9. Agricultural product processing, food processing engineering, and value-added processing of agricultural commodities;
  10. Appropriate technology for smallholder farmers, rural communities, and local-resource-based agricultural systems;
  11. Evaluation, performance testing, feasibility analysis, and adaptation of agricultural tools, machines, and processing technologies;
  12. Sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies for agricultural production, post-harvest handling, and processing.

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate clear relevance to appropriate technology for agricultural production and/or processing. The journal prioritizes studies that offer practical, innovative, and context-specific solutions for improving agricultural productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and community welfare.