Statement of Informed Consent

Authors submitting manuscripts to the International Journal of Agriculture Natural Farming Research are expected to comply with the highest ethical standards regarding informed consent, particularly concerning studies involving human participants in natural farming or agroecological contexts. By submitting their research, authors affirm that explicit informed consent has been obtained from all participants involved in the study.

Informed consent must be based on a comprehensive understanding of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks (e.g., related to new farming practices), benefits, and the voluntary nature of participation. Participants should be made fully aware of their right to withdraw from the research at any point, without any adverse consequences.

It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that the informed consent process is carried out ethically, with full respect for the autonomy and privacy of the participants, including farmers, community members, or consumers involved in agricultural research. Authors must also ensure that any identifying information is anonymized or removed to safeguard participants' confidentiality.uthors must also ensure that any identifying information is anonymized or removed to safeguard participants' confidentiality.

In cases where informed consent is not required, such as research involving publicly available datasets or non-human subjects, authors must provide a clear and reasonable justification for this exemption, while ensuring that all other ethical standards are met. This includes adherence to guidelines for animal welfare in studies involving livestock or other animals in agricultural systems.

The International Journal of Agriculture Natural Farming Research reserves the right to request documentation or proof of the informed consent process during the manuscript review. Failure to comply with these ethical guidelines may result in the rejection of the manuscript.

By adhering to these principles, authors contribute to maintaining the ethical integrity of the research published in the International Journal of Agriculture Natural Farming Research.