Journal of Farming

Journal of Farming

Journal of Farming – Copyright License

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Copyright License

Journal of Farming (JF) publishes under open access licensing to ensure agricultural research can be read, shared, and reused with proper attribution.

Authors retain copyright while granting reuse rights that support education, innovation, and evidence based farming.

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Standard license

Articles in Journal of Farming are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless alternative arrangements are approved in advance. CC BY allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Share and distribute

Readers may copy and redistribute published content in any format, including training and extension materials.

Adapt and build upon

Users may remix or build on findings for research, education, or innovation with attribution.

Attribution required

Reuse must include full citation of the article, authors, and Journal of Farming.

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Author rights

Authors retain copyright and maintain control over their intellectual contributions. The journal license grants distribution rights while protecting author attribution.

  • Authors may share the published article on personal or institutional repositories.
  • Authors may reuse content in future publications with proper citation.
  • Authors may translate the work or authorize translations with attribution.
  • Educational and extension use is permitted without additional permissions.

Authors may share preprints and accepted versions with attribution in line with funder policies.

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Third party materials

Authors must obtain permission for any third party content such as figures, tables, or instruments that are not original. If content cannot be licensed under CC BY, this must be clearly labeled in the figure legend or acknowledgments.

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Author responsibilities under CC BY

CC BY is generous, but it assumes accurate attribution and clarity on reuse restrictions. Authors should confirm that all materials can be distributed under the selected license and label any exceptions clearly.

Include license statements in supplementary files when relevant to prevent misuse of third party content.

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Repository deposit and archiving

Authors may deposit the published version in institutional or funder repositories immediately after publication. Include the DOI and full citation to preserve accurate attribution and indexing.

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Alternative licensing requests

In certain cases, authors may request alternative licensing such as CC BY NC when required by funders or institutional policies. Requests must be made during submission and will be evaluated by the editorial office. Approval depends on policy compatibility and is not guaranteed.

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Reuse in education and extension

Open licensing allows educators and extension services to integrate JF content into training programs, field guides, and farmer outreach materials. This accelerates translation of research into practice and supports evidence based decision making.

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Data and software licensing

If your manuscript includes datasets or software with separate licenses, clearly state those terms in the data availability section. Transparent licensing prevents misuse and helps collaborators understand reuse conditions.

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Institutional and funder compliance

Many funders and institutions require open access licensing. JF supports compliance by providing clear licensing statements and allowing immediate repository deposit of the version of record.

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Commercial reuse

CC BY permits commercial reuse with attribution. This supports translation of research into tools, services, and agricultural technologies. Authors with concerns about commercial reuse should contact the editorial office during submission.

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Attribution examples

Attribution should include the article title, author list, Journal of Farming, year, and DOI. When content is adapted, indicate that changes were made. This ensures readers can trace the original source and maintains academic integrity.

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Citation expectations

Proper attribution is required for all reuse. Citations should include the article title, author names, journal name, year of publication, and DOI. This protects author credit and supports accurate impact tracking.

Practical note: If your manuscript includes datasets or code with separate licenses, state those licenses in the data availability section for clarity.

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Why licensing matters for farming research

Open licensing accelerates translation of research into extension materials, farm management tools, and policy guidelines. It enables systematic reviews and meta analyses that build on published evidence.

Clear licensing also supports corrections and updates by ensuring amended content can be distributed quickly with accurate attribution.

For climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture, open reuse helps practitioners access evidence without delay and apply findings across regions.

Questions about licensing?

Contact the editorial office for guidance on copyright and licensing requirements.