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104 gap statements mined from Rural Development and Agriculture papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,925 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • 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

  • There is a need for further research on the effects of the new tax framework on the sector's competitiveness and operational costs.

    O impacto da reforma tributária no agronegócio: uma análise sobre a emenda constitucional nº 132/2023, originada da PEC nº 45/2019. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of strategies to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the aquiculture sector in Acre. The study suggests the need for further research on the economic and social impacts of aquiculture in the region.

    PLANO ESTADUAL AQUÍCOLA DO ESTADO DO ACRE: ESTRUTURA PRODUTIVA, CONCENTRAÇÃO TERRITORIAL E INSERÇÃO MERCADOLÓGICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further studies on the sector's limitations and challenges.

    PLANO ESTADUAL AQUÍCOLA DO ESTADO DO ACRE: ESTRUTURA PRODUTIVA, CONCENTRAÇÃO TERRITORIAL E INSERÇÃO MERCADOLÓGICA · 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.

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

  • The paper identifies the need to deepen the analysis of how rural credit titles have promoted transformations in the Brazilian countryside. The study aims to clarify the role of these titles as a public policy and development tool.

    A FUNÇÃO ESTRATÉGICA DOS TÍTULOS DE CRÉDITO RURAL NO DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO DO SETOR AGROPECUÁRIO · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the dynamics and challenges of family agriculture. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the relationship between students of Agricultural Engineering and family agriculture.

    Vínculo entre agricultura familiar e estudantes de engenharia agronômica do IF Baiano campus Guanambi · 2026 · DOI

  • 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

  • Future research should investigate the effects of land concentration on rural development in other countries. Further studies should examine the impact of policies aimed at democratizing access to land on family agriculture.

    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 highlights the need for further research on the challenges faced by family agriculture and the importance of supporting this sector.

    Inserção da COOPINGOS no PNAE de Assú/RN como estratégia de fortalecimento da agricultura familiar · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of empowerment of women in rural communities, - The gap is the limited access to digital technologies and capacity building opportunities.

    Floresta e Feminismo: Capacitação e Empoderamento de Mulheres em Comunidades Rurais com Tecnologias Digitais · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has limitations, including the focus on a specific region and the limited number of workers interviewed. The research also has limitations in terms of its generalizability to other industries and contexts.

    Transformações no trabalho canavieiro no século XXI: empresas, sindicatos e qualificação profissional nas usinas paulistas · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further study on the effects of technological changes on rural workers. The study also identifies a gap in the understanding of the social and economic context of the industry.

    Transformações no trabalho canavieiro no século XXI: empresas, sindicatos e qualificação profissional nas usinas paulistas · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in the literature is the lack of consideration of social and economic impacts of gentrification, - The study aims to contribute to the understanding of gentrification as a complex phenomenon.

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

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the impacts of these technologies on the organization of the production and territorial process.

    AGRICULTURA DIGITAL: UMA ANÁLISE DA INCORPORAÇÃO DE TECNOLOGIAS 4.0 PELO AGRONEGÓCIO DE EUCALIPTO, CELULOSE E PAPEL NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that there is a lack of research on the role of markets and institutions in promoting agroecological practices.

    Experiências de transição agroecológica na região metropolitana de São Luís e Rio de Janeiro: ecologia de projetos, mercados e trajetórias institucionais · 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 paper highlights the need for more research on the role of social and cultural factors in agricultural practices.

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

  • The study identifies a gap in the analysis of the atuação of Organismos Multilaterais and Comunidades Transnacionais in the políticas de alfabetização. The study highlights the need to consider the global agenda in the formulação of políticas educacionais.

    AGENDA TRANSNACIONAL DA POLÍTICA DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO EM PAÍSES LUSÓFONOS: UMA ANÁLISE ENTRE ANGOLA, BRASIL E PORTUGAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need to reinterpret the concept of financial independence in the context of limited economic resources.

    ANÁLISE DA PERCEPÇÃO DE RIQUEZA E INDEPENDÊNCIA FINANCEIRA DA POPULAÇÃO DA REGIÃO DE PATOS-PB: UMA ANÁLISE SOCIOECONÔMICA REGIONAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for empowerment of women in agricultural activities.

    Comportamiento de la Estrategia de género de la Agricultura en la CPA 26 de julio, municipio Abreus · 2026 · DOI

  • A falta de estudos sobre a diversificação produtiva em pequenas e médias propriedades rurais brasileiras - A necessidade de políticas públicas que apoiem a diversificação…

    DIVERSIFICAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE EM PEQUENAS E MÉDIAS PROPRIEDADES RURAIS BRASILEIRAS: FATORES DETERMINANTES E EXEMPLOS PRÁTICOS · 2026 · DOI

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

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

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of information and capacity building limits the implementation of adequate soil management and water use techniques (“Práticas sustentáveis no Tocantins: desafios enfrentados pelos produtores…”, 2026); (2) The lack of analysis of the origins and consequences of the protectionism laws (“A «Lei da Fome»: as origens do proteccionismo cerealífero (1889-1914)”, 2026); (3) There is a need for further research on the effects of the new tax framework on the sector's competitiveness and operational costs (“O impacto da reforma tributária no agronegócio: uma análise sobre a emenda…”, 2026); (4) Future research should focus on the development of strategies to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the aquiculture sector in Acre (“PLANO ESTADUAL AQUÍCOLA DO ESTADO DO ACRE: ESTRUTURA PRODUTIVA, CONCENTRAÇÃO…”, 2026); (5) There is a need to understand the dynamics and challenges of family agriculture (“Vínculo entre agricultura familiar e estudantes de engenharia agronômica do IF…”, 2026). 104 gap statements have been mined from Rural Development and Agriculture papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,925 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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