Understanding the intertwined nature of rising multiple risks in modern agriculture and food system

Khatri, Pooja; Kumar, Prashant; Shakya, Kaushlesh Singh; Kirlas, Marios C.; Tiwari, Kamal Kant

doi:10.1007/s10668-023-03638-7

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“…Modern agriculture and food systems face multiple and complex risks that are intertwined and interconnected, making them difficult to address in isolation [6]. Global warming and changes in precipitation inevitably lead to adjustments in the management of natural resources, such as soil and water, which have an impact on agricultural productivity [5].…”

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Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics

Sousa,

Bragança,

da Silva

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The global food system is currently facing significant challenges that make it unsustainable and environmentally harmful. These challenges not only threaten food security but also have severe negative impacts on the environment. Efforts have been made to reform agrifood systems and align them with the built environment, but emerging obstacles have revealed the weaknesses in these systems, particularly in less self-sufficient countries. This review outlines the primary environmental problems associated with global agrifood systems and the challenges in promoting food security. It emphasizes that the increasing global population and urbanization need rational and equitable changes in food systems, including production, distribution, storage, and consumption. These changes should aim to minimize environmental impacts by protecting and efficiently utilizing natural resources such as air, water, soil, and biodiversity, reducing food loss and waste, and mitigating pollution that contributes to ecosystem degradation and climate change. In this context, hydroponics emerges as a sustainable, plant-based food production technique that can be employed as a solution in urban areas. It can be implemented in domestic microproduction systems, serving as a complementary alternative to conventional food production methods. This study also provides insights into the challenges that need to be addressed in order to enhance home hydroponic systems. The integration of hydroponics into urban food production offers the potential to tackle both food security and environmental sustainability issues, providing a path toward more resilient and efficient food systems.

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Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics

Sousa,

Bragança,

da Silva

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…The agricultural sector is a cornerstone of human sustenance, providing essential resources such as food, livestock feed, and bioenergy (Khatri et al, 2023;Mergos, 2022). In Indonesia, agriculture assumes a strategic role in the national economy, serving as a linchpin for ensuring food security, fostering employment opportunities, and addressing poverty, particularly within rural communities (Bashir et al, 2019;Malahayati & Masui, 2022;Prihadyanti & Aziz, 2023).…”

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The Impact of Internal and External Factors on Agricultural Extension Performance through the Kostratani Program in Banten Province

Novita

2023

IJOMM

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The agricultural sector is pivotal in human sustenance by providing food, livestock feed, and bioenergy. In Indonesia, agriculture is strategically positioned in the national economy, contributing to food security, employment, and poverty alleviation, particularly within the agricultural sector. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the Kostratani program, assess internal factors affecting the performance targets of instructors within the Kostratani program as an intervening variable, and examine external factors influencing the performance targets of instructors within the Kostratani program. Employing a quantitative approach, this research utilizes survey and interview methods conducted in Banten Province across various Agricultural Extension Centers, particularly focusing on constructing Agricultural Extension Centers in Lebak Regency, Pandeglang Regency, and Tangerang Regency. The findings reveal that internal factors significantly influence the Kostratani Program and the performance targets of extension officers, while external factors show no significant impact on either. Moreover, the Kostratani Program exhibits a noteworthy influence on the performance targets of extension officers.

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Harvesting connections: the role of stakeholders’ network structure, dynamics and actors’ influence in shaping farmers’ markets

Monticone,

Samoggia,

Specht

et al. 2024

Agric Hum Values

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Farmers’ markets (FMs) represent a crucial player in urban food systems, being the interconnection of local agricultural production and consumption, and serving as spaces for both economic exchange and community building. Despite their transformative potential, there is a scarcity of research that comprehensively investigates the dynamics of FMs network structure and the influence of the actors shaping FMs. The present article delves into the network of relationships within FMs in the Italian city of Bologna. This study adopts the Social Network Analysis (SNA) methodology applied with the Net-Map tool. The research objectives are to visualise the underlying network structure, map the dynamics, and identify the key actors who play pivotal roles in Bologna’s FMs and their level of influence. The research carried out interviews with ten FMs stakeholders, revealing the network of relationships between 54 actors, divided into three categories—civil society, food economy and public administration. Actors were linked by a total of 428 relationships across three types of networks: support, economic, and hindering. Findings indicate a strong support network structure characterised by varying degrees of centrality among different actors. Farmers emerge as a central node due to their pivotal role in providing fresh, local produce. Additionally, local institutions contribute significantly to FMs resilience and growth. Our research demonstrates the importance of recognising the embeddedness of FMs within the local context. By understanding the network structure and influential actors in FMs, policymakers can devise more effective policies for promoting local agriculture, and enhancing the sustainability of urban–rural exchanges. In conclusion, the present study offers valuable insights into the network dynamics of FMs, highlighting their crucial role in the sustainable development of urban and local food systems.

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Understanding the intertwined nature of rising multiple risks in modern agriculture and food system

Cited by 8 publications

References 128 publications

Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics

Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics

The Impact of Internal and External Factors on Agricultural Extension Performance through the Kostratani Program in Banten Province

Harvesting connections: the role of stakeholders’ network structure, dynamics and actors’ influence in shaping farmers’ markets

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