Bibliometric analysis of emerging trends and future prospects in sustainable agriculture

Abstract Agricultural sustainability requires efficient resource management that integrates economic, social, environmental, and governance factors. This study presents a bibliometric review of 451 scientific articles on sustainable agricultural production published between 2015 and 2024. Using the Bibliometrix package in R Studio and Correspondence Analysis, emerging trends and patterns were identified. This approach offers a novel perspective on the evolution of the field, revealing thematic clusters and relationships between authors, affiliations, and institutions. The results show China as the leader in scientific production, followed by United States, India, Italy, and Germany. The annual growth rate, exceeding 20%, underscores a growing global interest. Three main clusters were identified: agri-food challenges related to climate change and food security; socioeconomic transformation and productive efficiency; and environmentally responsible agricultural adaptation. The analysis reveals new perspectives on the adoption of technologies to optimize resource use, crop diversification to increase climate resilience, and the implementation of models that promote efficient practices. These findings provide a crucial roadmap to guide future research and policy design that promotes more resilient and responsible agricultural production, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and other international policy strategies.