Open Access Policy
is committed to making published scholarly research freely accessible to the academic community and the wider public. The journal supports the broad dissemination of research findings so that they can be read, used and shared by researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers and other interested readers.
Open access to published research
Worldwide Access
Published articles are made freely available online, enabling researchers and readers from different countries and academic communities to access the journal's published research.
Free Reader Access
Readers can access published articles without a subscription requirement. Open access is intended to reduce barriers to scholarly information and facilitate wider engagement with published research.
Broad Scholarly Reach
The journal's open access model supports access to research by researchers, academics, students, practitioners, policymakers and other readers with an interest in agricultural and related scholarly research.
Wider Research Dissemination
Freely accessible research can reach a broader academic and professional audience, supporting the communication, discussion and continued development of scholarly knowledge.
What open access means for authors
Publication charges
Article Processing Charges
may apply article processing charges (APCs) to manuscripts accepted for publication. Where applicable, such charges are intended to support the editorial, production, publishing and online hosting activities associated with the publication of scholarly articles.