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| Author | : Arulbalachandran Dhanarajan |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 383 |
| Release | : 2017-11-16 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9811066477 |
World’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. To meet the food demands of the exponentially increasing population, a massive food production is necessary. Agricultural production on land and aquatic systems pose negative impacts on the earth’s ecosystems. Combined effects of climate change, land degradation, cropland losses, water scarcity and species infestations are major causes for loss of agricultural yields up to 25%. Therefore, the world needs a paradigm shift in agriculture development for sustainable food production and security through green revolution and eco-friendly approaches. Hence, agriculture practices must be sustained by the ability of farm land to produce food to satisfy human needs indefinitely as well as having sustainable impacts on the broader environment. The real agricultural challenges of the future as well as for today differ according to their geopolitical and socioeconomic contexts. Therefore, sustainable agriculture must be inclusive and have adaptability and flexibility over time to respond to demands for food production. Considering all these points, this book has been prepared to address and insights to generate awareness of food security and focuses on perspectives of sustainable food production and security towards human society. The book facilitates to describes the classical and recent advancement of technologies and strategies by sustainable way through plant and animal origin including, breeding, pest management, tissue culture, transgenic techniques, bio and phytoremediation, environmental stress and resistance, plant growth enhancing microbes, bio-fertilizer and integrated approaches of food nutrition. Chapters provide a new dimension to discuss the issues, challenges and strategies of agricultural sustainability in a comprehensive manner. It aims at educating the students, advanced and budding researchers to develop novel approaches for sustainability with environmentally sound practices.
| Author | : Ambe Emmanuel Cheo |
| Publisher | : Emerald Group Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 77 |
| Release | : 2021-01-22 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1789738059 |
SDG2 links food security, nutrition and a sustainable but climate resilient agriculture. This multi-dimensional goal encompasses several specific targets and indicators, aimed at ending hunger, improving nutrition and achieving food security through sustainable and resilient agriculture and income increase.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2012-03-28 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 030922263X |
The National Research Council's Science and Technology for Sustainability Program hosted two workshops in 2011 addressing the sustainability challenges associated with food security for all. The first workshop, Measuring Food Insecurity and Assessing the Sustainability of Global Food Systems, explored the availability and quality of commonly used indicators for food security and malnutrition; poverty; and natural resources and agricultural productivity. It was organized around the three broad dimensions of sustainable food security: (1) availability, (2) access, and (3) utilization. The workshop reviewed the existing data to encourage action and identify knowledge gaps. The second workshop, Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Increasing Global Food Supplies, focused specifically on assuring the availability of adequate food supplies. How can food production be increased to meet the needs of a population expected to reach over 9 billion by 2050? Workshop objectives included identifying the major challenges and opportunities associated with achieving sustainable food security and identifying needed policy, science, and governance interventions. Workshop participants discussed long term natural resource constraints, specifically water, land and forests, soils, biodiversity and fisheries. They also examined the role of knowledge, technology, modern production practices, and infrastructure in supporting expanded agricultural production and the significant risks to future productivity posed by climate change. This is a report of two workshops.
| Author | : Riccardo Valentini |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 265 |
| Release | : 2019-10-10 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3030239691 |
This publication offers a systemic analysis of sustainability in the food system, taking as its framework the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations. Targeted chapters from experts in the field cover main challenges in the food system and propose methods for achieving long term sustainability. Authors focus on how sustainability can be achieved along the whole food chain and in different contexts. Timely issues such as food security, climate change and migration and sustainable agriculture are discussed in depth. The volume is unique in its multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach. Chapter authors come from a variety of backgrounds, and authors include academic professors, members of CSO and other international organizations, and policy makers. This plurality allows for a nuanced analysis of sustainability goals and practices from a variety of perspectives, making the book useful to a wide range of readers working in different areas related to sustainability and food production. The book is targeted towards the academic community and practitioners in the policy, international cooperation, nutrition, geography, and social sciences fields. Professors teaching in nutrition, food technology, food sociology, geography, global economics, food systems, agriculture and agronomy, and political science and international cooperation may find this to be a useful supplemental text in their courses.
| Author | : Abd El-Kader, Sherine M. |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 437 |
| Release | : 2020-10-16 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1799850013 |
Precision agriculture integrates new technologies with the agronomic experience to intelligently manage the high spatial variability of all agricultural variables and the time scales at which these variables change. The right application of this approach increases the size and quality of the agricultural production; saves resources; improves environmental quality; helps to achieve self-sufficiency, food security, and agricultural sustainability; increases exports; and more. Precision Agriculture Technologies for Food Security and Sustainability is an essential reference source that compiles a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of current research in the field of precision agriculture. It also discusses cutting-edge tools and models that can help facilitate and improve the systems implementation. Featuring coverage of a wide range of topics including agronomy, public policy, and internet of things, this book is ideally designed for agriculturalists, government officials, economists, environmentalists, academicians, researchers, students, and engineers in the fields of electronics, ICT, and agriculture.
| Author | : Rukhsana |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2021-04-19 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3030693333 |
This volume provides an interdisciplinary collection of studies that cover the trends and issues related to agricultural productivity and availability, food and nutrition security, and sustainability in India. The book discusses a broad range of vital issues concerning the production and consumption of food during the era of climate change, and has been prepared to generate awareness of these issues in a large agricultural economy to shed light on new perspectives and solutions to achieve sustainable food production and security in India. The book is organized into three major sections: Climate and Agricultural Productivity for Availability, Changes and Trends in Cropping Patterns and Food Security, and Food and Nutrition Security for Sustainable Development. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, policymakers, and other inquisitive readers interested in different aspects of agriculture, food and nutrition security, and sustainable development.
| Author | : Charis M. Galanakis |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2020-11-02 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0128205210 |
Food and nutrition security - identified via availability, access, utilization, and stability - and transitions to sustainable food systems are major discourses in the agro-food arena, as many countries today experience different forms of malnutrition simultaneously, such as child undernutrition, anemia among women, and adult obesity. Meanwhile, the triple burden of malnutrition (undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiency) is still widespread. Food Security and Nutrition explores integrated, context-specific approaches to food security challenges, emphasizing nutrition security as an integral component and addressing the implications of food content to food and nutrition security policies. Providing insight into these challenges through agricultural, policy, nutritional, geographic and sustainability lenses, Food Security and Nutrition is a valuable reference for food scientists and nutrition researchers working in food supply, food security, and nutrition security, and policy makers, investors, and other decision-makers seeking to address food insecurity around the world. Addresses nutrition security as part of the overall challenge of food security Explores contributing factors that impact both food and nutrition security Presents insights into effective policy development and implementation
| Author | : Rajeev Bhat |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 786 |
| Release | : 2021-12-08 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0323910017 |
Future Foods: Global Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainability Challenges highlights trends and sustainability challenges along the entire agri-food supply chain. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book addresses innovations, technological developments, state-of-the-art based research, value chain analysis, and a summary of future sustainability challenges. The book is written for food scientists, researchers, engineers, producers, and policy makers and will be a welcomed reference. Provides practical solutions for overcoming recurring sustainability challenges along the entire agri-food supply chain Highlights potential industrial opportunities and supports circular economy concepts Proposes novel concepts to address various sustainability challenges that can affect and have an impact on the future generations
| Author | : Abobatta, Waleed Fouad |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 2024-08-14 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : |
In a world where sustainable development is becoming increasingly urgent, the agricultural sector emerges as a key player. Sustainable farming practices are essential for ensuring food security and environmental preservation. However, achieving sustainability in agriculture is fraught with obstacles, from abiotic and biotic threats to land degradation and water resource crises. Achieving Food Security Through Sustainable Agriculture is a book that offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. It delves deep into sustainable agricultural development, providing insights and strategies to enhance agricultural productivity while safeguarding the environment. This book is not just a theoretical exploration of sustainable agriculture. It is a practical guide that academics, agronomists, agricultural institutions, and environmental organizations can use to navigate the complexities of sustainable agriculture. It addresses food security challenges and demonstrates how sustainable practices can increase agricultural production. The book's ultimate goal is to empower readers to implement these practices in their work and contribute to the global sustainability movement.
| Author | : Alison Hope Alkon |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 405 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0262016265 |
Documents how racial and social inequalities are built into our food system, and how communities are creating environmentally sustainable and socially just alternatives.
