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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"food production systems"”.
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Assessing the value of ecological intensification in improving smallholder farmers' food security and rural livelihoods in a changing climate
Attaining the twin goals of food security and environmental sustainability has spurred focus on two main models of production, sustainable and ecological intensification as means to produce more food per unit land area while simultaneously ensuring environmental sustainability. A better …
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A Research Design for Assessing the Possibilities of Localized Food Production
Local food production movements have claimed a central role in proposals to mitigate some of the negative effects of economic globalization. Although not meant to be a panacea for the ills of the neoliberal order, local food production is advocated as a sustainable solution to a portion of the …
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Aquaponics and plant-based consumption : a Nordic perspective : evaluating attitudes towards aquaponics among vegan and vegetarian consumers in Iceland and Sweden
… Development Goals of zero hunger and sustainable production, which emphasises the need for advanced food production systems in the region. Aquaponics, a method integrating aquaculture and hydroponics, offers a potential solution but raises ethical concerns for vegans who avoid any use of animal …
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Exploring the potential of duckweed (Lemnaceae) as a circular protein crop on agri-food industry wastewaters
… resources are putting significant strain on food production systems. Current livestock systems are inherently inefficient and require large inputs of plant proteins (e.g., soybeans), the cultivation of which is unsustainable. Policies such as the European Union ‘Green Deal’ and the ‘Protein …
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Towards culturally relevant 4-H agriculture programming for urban youth: Identifying potential design principles and outcomes
… because of lack of access, limiting contact to food production systems to consumption. In rural areas that are dedicated to agriculture and farming, youth can witness agricultural principles daily and many of them have lived experiences with agriculture. Non-formal educational programming such …
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Effects of environmental enrichment on personality traits in juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) : interplay with brain morphology, growth performance and implication for welfare
… a growing interest regarding animal welfare in food production systems. Animal personality has been reported in a wide range of species across the animal kingdom, including fish, and its adaptive importance has become a central subject in diverse disciplines ranging from behavioural ecology to …
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Evapotranspiration in Mid-South Rice Production
… in the developing world. With stress placed on food production systems under the reality of climate change and an increasing global population, rice production systems require solutions to a number of issues, including a limited water supply. As producers explore new strategies for conserving …
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Essays on the economics of bee-friendly beef
… by biodiversity loss, poses a major threat to food production systems, as many wild plants and agricultural crops rely on bee pollination services. Addressing this issue requires coordinated efforts from producers, retailers, and consumers to restore pollinator habitats. This study explores two …
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Modelling climate change impacts on maize and soybean yields in Central and Eastern Provinces of Zambia
… impacts of climate change on agriculture production may add up significantly to the developmental challenges of ensuring food security and reducing poverty. In Zambia, climate change impact assessments on crops are mainly carried out using large spatial scale climate data, jeopardizing on …
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Multidimensional lack of financial inclusion: the case for agrarian value chain finance institutions in rural Eastern Cape
… farmers are required to produce pre-determined production scales for an existing market and whilst adhering to value chain farming requirements, they are skilled up and educated to operate sustainable food production systems. The study has restricted the analyse to the smallholder farmers that …
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Enabling the Development of Sustainable Aquaculture in Qatar
Achieving food security is a major global challenge for the growing human population. Aquaculture offers a promising solution, and it is expanding rapidly; however, aquatic production systems are highly susceptible to a number of challenges including disease emergence. In Qatar, aquaculture is …
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Defining functional microbiomes of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and maize (Zea mays), under regenerative management practices, in South Africa
… soil microbiomes under regenerative agricultural systems remain poorly understood, particularly within semi-arid South African environments. Understanding how agricultural management practices shape these communities is critical to designing resilient and sustainable food production systems. This …
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Characterization of two prevalent yet distinct conjugation systems among lactococci
… lactose metabolism and exopolysaccharide (EPS) production. There are practical limitations associated with the isolation of new strains, while there are regulatory hurdles associated with the application of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). Consequently, the enhancement of existing starter …
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Enabling the Development of Sustainable Aquaculture in Qatar
<p dir="ltr">Achieving food security is a major global challenge for the growing human population.</p><p dir="ltr">Aquaculture offers a promising solution, and it is expanding rapidly; however, aquatic</p><p dir="ltr">production systems are highly susceptible to a number of challenges including …
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Quorum sensing in the genus Hafnia - in vitro and in silico investigations
Food production systems are subject to compounding anthropogenic pressures and understanding and managing their microbial components is more critical than ever. Food quality and safety are strongly influenced by the microbiota present in the raw materials from primary production as well as those …