Revisiting sustainable systems and methods in agriculture

Karaca, Mehmet; İnce, Ayşe Gül

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-90500-8.00004-x

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Harvesting insights: a qualitative exploration of facilitators, inhibitors and information seeking in family-based sustainable organic farm businesses

Lone,

Rashid

2024

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the landscape of family-based organic farm businesses in the Kashmir Valley, India, analyzing the factors that either facilitate or hinder their adoption. The research also intends to uncover sources of information seeking. The primary purpose is to provide qualitative evidence to address existing knowledge gaps and offer insights for promoting sustainable farm practices in the region.Design/methodology/approachThe research employs a qualitative approach, drawing on focus group interviews. The study thoroughly explores the background and relevant literature, utilizing a comprehensive research framework. Data is collected from family based farmers engaged in organic farming practices in the Kashmir Valley. The data is analyzed using content analysis ensuring a robust and thorough exploration of the subject matter.FindingsThis study reveals a notable transition in the agricultural landscape of the Kashmir Valley, showcasing a widespread adoption of organic farming on considerable land. The study reveals that key facilitators for organic farming among family-based farms are farm productivity, entrepreneurial intention, governance, environmental consciousness, and health concerns. The exchange of information, both through formal and informal channels, is found to be a crucial factor influencing the adoption of organic farming. The study also unveiled significant inhibitors that hinder the adoption of organic farming on commercial scales, including on-farm challenges such as difficulties in acquiring inputs and facing reduced yields, market-related concerns, and a lack of support and assistance from government agencies.Originality/valueThis research contributes significantly to the existing literature by advancing the understanding of organic farm business and agri-entrepreneurship. It unveils key factors that either support or hinder family-based organic farms, identifying crucial information sources and presenting valuable insights for policymakers. Furthermore, this study provides practical guidance for overcoming obstacles, enhancing infrastructure, and translating identified facilitators into successful agri-ventures in the Kashmir region.

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Harvesting insights: a qualitative exploration of facilitators, inhibitors and information seeking in family-based sustainable organic farm businesses

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Rashid

2024

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Utilization of the Different Vegetables as a Filtration plants on Water Quality, Growth Performance, Plasma Biochemistry and Histopathology of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Incorporated Aquaponics System

Hassan

2023

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Aquatic organism biology is influenced by water physicochemical traits. Using recirculating aquaculture systems for optimal fish growth demands substantial energy and resources, while typical treatments pose cost challenges. To address this, a novel cost-effective water treatment method is sought, countering climate-related water scarcity, particularly in regions like the Middle East. Incorporating mechanical and biological filters, alongside plant-based filtration (strawberry, peppermint, cucumber, okra), enhances aquaponics efficiency. Fish acclimatized and distributed among treatments exhibited varying growth patterns and water quality impacts. The fish exposed to treatment groups involving strawberry, peppermint, cucumber, and okra exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) weight gain and specific growth rate compared to the control. However, even within the treatments okra and cucumber body weight gain and specific growth rate were significantly better than strawberry, peppermint (p < 0.05). The best lowest feed conversion ratio was equally observed among fish exposed okra and cucumber. Remarkably, the strawberry group demonstrated a markedly higher level of albumin and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (p < 0.05). However, strawberry exhibited a significantly higher (p < 0.05) level of albumin and AST. Though Peppermint exhibited the highest alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level, although this difference was not statistically significant when compared to the strawberry group. Liver and gill analyses demonstrated normal cellular structures and healthy conditions for fish exposed to biofilters. This study underscores the efficacy of strawberry, peppermint, cucumber, and okra biofilters in promoting robust carp growth and health within aquaculture systems.

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Revisiting sustainable systems and methods in agriculture

Cited by 2 publications

References 165 publications

Harvesting insights: a qualitative exploration of facilitators, inhibitors and information seeking in family-based sustainable organic farm businesses

Harvesting insights: a qualitative exploration of facilitators, inhibitors and information seeking in family-based sustainable organic farm businesses

Utilization of the Different Vegetables as a Filtration plants on Water Quality, Growth Performance, Plasma Biochemistry and Histopathology of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Incorporated Aquaponics System

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