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Agriculture & Food Security
Scopus
ISSN 2048-7010 · BMC · 559 artikel di indeks
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Explicit spatial–temporal scenarios of food security in a West-African socio-ecological system under climate change
Abstract Food security is a key facet of a sustainable society, while some threats, such as climate change and food riots may unsettle any society. Some aspects of food security such as food production and distribution are inherently spatial, thus requiring spatialized methods to study it. In this…
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TunaMud: a multi-purpose fertilizer from the canned tuna industry
Abstract Tuna is the world’s most commercially valuable fish. More than 60% of tuna fish caught worldwide is used by the global canned tuna industry. The latter industry had revenue exceeding $20 billion in 2024. Before being packaged by canned tuna industrial companies, tuna’s meat is cooked. The…
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Guardians of heritage: women’s position in traditional seed systems and agroecology in Zimbabwe
Abstract Background Agroecology integrates ecological agricultural production with community self-reliance, deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge. This study investigates how and why women in Zimbabwe contribute to seed preservation in agroecology, and what challenges they face in sustaining…
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Exploring the digital transformation of risk management in agriculture supply chains through system dynamics
Abstract Background Digital transformation offers innovative opportunities for enhancing risk management in the agriculture supply chain (RMASC) by leveraging digital technologies to enhance the risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes for network-wide stakeholders that lead to…
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Climate change, technology and governance: pathways to food security in Nepal
Abstract This study investigates the impacts of climate-related variables, carbon emissions, precipitation, and temperature, on agricultural productivity in Nepal from 1990 to 2021, with a focus on implications for national food security. It further assesses the mitigating roles of information and…
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Land use, sowing structures, production of major crops and their implication on food security and sustainable livelihood between Uganda and Hungary for the period 2000–2019
Abstract Background The relationship between shifts in agricultural land use, sowing structures, yield of major crops and food security necessitate studies to address today’s global challenges such as accelerating economic growthsustaining livelihoods as well as mitigating food insecurity and…
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COVID-19 social relief of distress grant and food insecurity in South Africa
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted South Africa’s economy, exacerbating household vulnerabilities. In response, the government established the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2020 to support working-age adults facing economic hardship. Although initially conceived…
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Agro-environmental and socioeconomic determinants of crop diversification in salinity-affected coastal production systems of Bangladesh: an empirical analysis
Abstract This study explores crop diversification (CD) in smallholder farming systems in the coastal zone of the Ganges Delta in southern Bangladesh, which faces significant environmental challenges such as drought, erratic rainfall, soil salinity, waterlogging, and cyclones. These factors…
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What do we know, and what are we missing from sorghum adoption studies in sub-Saharan Africa? A scoping review
Abstract Sorghum, a drought-tolerant crop, has been cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for many decades. However, the considerable variation in adoption rates and the fact that it is not adopted or even dis-adopted in certain areas require a deeper understanding. This scoping review examines…
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Feasibility and scalability of insect-based feed in livestock production: influencing factors and opportunities
Abstract Insects are considered promising alternative protein sources for livestock production. Their use in feed formulation for livestock production has thus attracted considerable attention in the last several years. This review article discusses the suitability of insect-based diets for…
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Assessing the impact of climate change adaptation strategies on food security and farm income: insights from Burkina Faso
Abstract Building climate resilience is now widely recognized as an essential strategy for smallholder farmers aiming to achieve long-term food security and enhance agricultural productivity. In light of the deterioration of agricultural lands due to climate change, it is essential to develop…
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Gendered dimensions of agricultural performance and infrastructure development: evidence from the southern african development community
Abstract The agricultural sector is a key driver of growth, employment, and food security, particularly in developing regions. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC), enhancing agricultural productivity has been recognised as a crucial pathway for achieving broad-based economic…
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Values and costs of emergency stocks of agricultural inputs for enhancing food security in Sweden
Abstract Emergency stocks are established to secure food supplies in the event of crisis and war. The net value of an emergency stock of an agricultural input depends on the cost of storing and the production value of the input in the case of a crisis event. In this study, such net values are…
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Agricultural production diversity in four countries of the Baltic Sea Region: prospects for resilient food systems and food security
Abstract Background The agricultural landscape of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) is becoming more dominated by large farms. This might impact the Agricultural Production Diversity (APD), with consequences for food system resilience and food security. This study investigates whether changes in the…
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Temporal change in nutritional supply and role of home-based food production: the case of smallholder farmers in Madagascar during the COVID-19 period
Abstract Background Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of human well-being, yet persistent deficiencies remain prevalent among vulnerable populations. In Madagascar, smallholder farmers experience chronic nutritional insecurity driven by limited dietary diversity and low resilience to shocks. These…
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Edible insects in human nutrition: nutritional value, economic potential, and environmental implications for sustainable food production
Abstract Ensuring global food security amid population growth and environmental degradation requires sustainable alternatives to conventional livestock production. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the nutritional value, economic potential, and environmental sustainability of…
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Cotton leaf disease classification using deep learning models for smart agriculture
Abstract Agriculture is a leading economical sector that contributes significantly to the livelihoods and the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Pakistan. With cotton as a key crop, its production must be sustainable, and this becomes a challenge posed by environmental changes, pest…
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Examining the role of agroecology in food security prediction: evidence from Burkina Faso using machine learning methods
Abstract Background Food insecurity affects a large proportion of the world's population, with enormous disparities to the disadvantage of low-income countries, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, public decision-makers, funders, and NGOs urgently need streamlined indicators on…
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What are the impacts of climate change and biodiversity on food security? A systematic literature review
Abstract Food security (FS) remains a pressing issue at the global scale. Current literature about FS points to a plethora of causes of food insecurity, among which climate change and the loss of biodiversity are critical to all facets of food security. Building on this notion, we advocate for a…
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Determinants of household food security in rural uganda: perceived needs as key predictors
Abstract Background Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas where households depend on subsistence agriculture and face increasing vulnerability to climate shocks. Despite growing research on the topic, many studies rely on isolated or…