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95 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,890 Rural Development and Agriculture papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The concentration of land ownership, - The substitution of traditional cultures, - The transformations in work relations, - The limited access to water in the region

    <b>O AVANÇO DA SOJA SOBRE O SEMIÁRIDO: UMA ANÁLISE MULTIDISCIPLINAR DA EXPANSÃO DO AGRONEGÓCIO PARA O CARIRI</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests the need for further research on the use of land, water, and other natural resources in the territory, as well as the dynamics of the Brazilian agribusiness and the relationship between capital and labor in the field.

    <b>O AVANÇO DA SOJA SOBRE O SEMIÁRIDO: UMA ANÁLISE MULTIDISCIPLINAR DA EXPANSÃO DO AGRONEGÓCIO PARA O CARIRI</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of concentrated land ownership in Brazil. The study highlights the difficulty of promoting sustainable rural development in the presence of concentrated land ownership. The paper notes the challenge of strengthening family agriculture in a context of limited access to land.

    A MODERNIZAÇÃO CONSERVADORA DA AGRICULTURA BRASILEIRA E A INVIABILIZAÇÃO ESTRUTURAL DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR: A CONCENTRAÇÃO FUNDIÁRIA COMO OBSTÁCULO AO DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of the small sample size and the lack of diversity among the participants. The paper highlights the challenge of promoting participatory and dialogical approaches to agricultural education.

    O potencial educativo dos mutirões agroflorestais na construção do conhecimento agroecológico · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of access to markets and the consolidation of short marketing channels. The need for public policies to support family agriculture. The challenge of diversification and multimodality in agricultural commercialization.

    CANAIS CURTOS DE COMERCIALIZAÇÃO E AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR: POSSIBILIDADES PARA OS ASSENTADOS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of promoting economic development while minimizing social and environmental costs. The research highlights the need to address the concentration of land ownership and social exclusion in rural areas.

    EXTENSÃO RURAL, CAPITALISMO E COLONIALIDADE DO CAMPO PELA REVOLUÇÃO VERDE · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to markets - Limited access to infrastructure - Limited access to information - Dependence on intermediaries - Limited participation in associations

    AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR E INTEGRAÇÃO DE MERCADO EM MOÇAMBIQUE RURAL: RESTRIÇÕES ESTRUTURAIS E OPORTUNIDADES DE COMERCIALIZAÇÃO NO DISTRITO DE CHANGARA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in the adoption of agroecological practices, including the lack of training and institutional support. The study highlights the need to preserve ancestral knowledge and its articulation with agroecological principles.

    Integración de la agroecología y los saberes ancestrales fundamentales para un desarrollo sostenible rural · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges related to the high costs of energy and the need for constant monitoring to control pests and grain quality. The study also mentions the challenge of finding qualified labor.

    Armazenamento de Grãos como Ferramenta Estratégica por Agricultores de Dom Pedrito/RS · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for more efficient production systems. The challenge of managing pastures in tropical climates. The importance of supplementation in TIP.

    Terminação intensiva a pasto (TIP) em bovinos de corte na Amazônia Ocidental: avaliação produtiva e econômica em Rolim de Moura (RO) · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges identified in this study include the exposure of rural workers to occupational risks, the need for better training and equipment, and the importance of compliance with NR 31. The use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can also contribute to the improvement of safety in agricultural activities.

    ASPECTOS DA NR 31 NA ENGENHARIA MECÂNICA: UMA REVISÃO · 2026 · DOI

  • The reduction in coverage needs to be interpreted in conjunction with institutional capacity. The decrease in extensionists, territorial extension, and difficulties in displacement limit the frequency and scope of services.

    ANÁLISE DE DADOS USANDO INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: UM MODELO QUANTITATIVO PARA TOMADA DE DECISÃO NA OTIMIZAÇÃO DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR EM RONDÔNIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing more comprehensive frameworks for analyzing data in family farming. It should explore the potential for artificial intelligence to support more efficient and resilient family farming systems.

    ANÁLISE DE DADOS USANDO INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: UM MODELO QUANTITATIVO PARA TOMADA DE DECISÃO NA OTIMIZAÇÃO DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR EM RONDÔNIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can investigate the application of the Wyatt method in other regional contexts. Future research can explore the use of other optimization methods for water loss reduction.

    Estimation of the economic level of water losses in water supply systems: a case study in northeastern Brazil · 2026 · DOI

  • The application of the economic level of losses concept is limited in regional scales. There is a need for a methodological approach to estimate the economic level of losses in water supply systems with heterogeneous regional characteristics.

    Estimation of the economic level of water losses in water supply systems: a case study in northeastern Brazil · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how agroecology affects the roles of rural women. The need to analyze the perceptions of rural women about their realities in the productive and reproductive sectors.

    Agroecologia: Potencializando os papéis das mulheres rurais · 2026 · DOI

  • To develop a methodology for the application of participatory research in Agroecology. To evaluate the effectiveness of participatory research in promoting autonomy, equity, and environmental sustainability in agroecosystems.

    Princípios e Aplicações da Pesquisa Participativa em Agroecologia · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the development of new extension actions in rural areas. The ATER is facing a strong crisis of identity due to the transformation of the society.

    As arenas de Construção do Conhecimento Agroecológico como espaços para emergência de um “novo profissionalismo” da ação extensionista. · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges are not explicitly stated, - The study highlights the need to consider the social and economic impacts of gentrification.

    O verde, o rio e a valorização imobiliária no Braço de Prata/Matinha, Lisboa (Portugal): um exemplo de gentrificação verde · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited funding for rural development initiatives. Lack of infrastructure in rural areas. Competition from other tourism destinations.

    Os impactos do turismo em espaço rural · 2026 · DOI

  • Lacunas na oferta de cursos em áreas de potencial produtivo, como fruticultura e aquicultura

    A FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E AS ATIVIDADES DE PROMOÇÃO SOCIAL AOS PRODUTORES RURAIS: O CASO DO SENAR TOCANTINS · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of methodology in the application of participatory research in Brazil. The limited acceptance of participatory research by the academia.

    Princípios e Aplicações da Pesquisa Participativa em Agroecologia · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of information and capacity building limits the implementation of adequate soil management and water use techniques. The restricted access to credit and financing hinders investments in sustainable technologies. Climate change introduces variabilities that directly affect agricultural productivity.

    Práticas sustentáveis no Tocantins: desafios enfrentados pelos produtores rurais em relação aos ODS e ESG · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the lack of studies on the challenges faced by rural producers in adopting sustainable practices. The study highlights the need for further research on the implementation of sustainable practices in the agronegócio sector.

    Práticas sustentáveis no Tocantins: desafios enfrentados pelos produtores rurais em relação aos ODS e ESG · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of the origins and consequences of the protectionism laws. The lack of understanding of the driving forces behind the protectionism laws.

    A «Lei da Fome»: as origens do proteccionismo cerealífero (1889-1914) · 2026 · DOI

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