Sustainable Agriculture and Its Impact on the Rural Development in EU Countries: A Multivariate Analysis
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 947 - 947
Published: June 28, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
highlight
the
interrelationship
between
environmental,
social,
and
economic
pillars
agricultural
sustainability
their
impact
on
rural
development
in
EU
countries.
By
considering
cumulative
influence
15
economic,
environmental
indicators,
clustered
countries
into
five
homogeneous
groups
using
principal
component
analysis
cluster
analysis.
research
findings
confirm
that
there
is
a
significant
trade-off
three
dimensions
sustainability,
particularly
dimension,
one
hand,
socio–economic
other.
Thus,
main
real
challenges
identified
for
included
5
(Bulgaria,
Greece,
Croatia,
Lithuania,
Latvia,
Poland,
Romania,
Hungary)
are
related
pillar
sustainability.
Moreover,
four
(Netherlands,
Belgium,
Denmark,
Ireland),
two
different
clusters,
achieving
goals
such
as
reducing
emissions
(SDG
2.60)
increasing
area
under
organic
farming
2.40)
represents
issue
sustainable
agriculture.
results
highlighted
specific
agriculture
can
hinder
its
effects
development.
Therefore,
tailored
measures
should
be
designed
efficiently
address
these
issues.
Language: Английский
A critical analysis of the policy potential for sustainable agriculture in India
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
Language: Английский
Possibilities of Changes in Energy Intensity of Production Depending on the Scale of Farm Investments in a Polish Region
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 4713 - 4713
Published: Sept. 22, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
paper
was
to
analyze
the
possibility
changes
in
energy
intensity
production
context
farm
investment
scale.
empirical
section
relies
on
unpublished
FADN
microdata.
study
answers
question
whether
investments
and
fixed
capital
growth
can
contribute
improvements
environmental
performance
agricultural
production.
As
it
turns
out,
group
farms
with
greatest
amount
saw
an
increase
consumption
costs,
though
at
a
much
slower
rate
than
value.
result,
there
drop
production,
defined
as
ratio
between
costs
These
findings
corroborate
hypothesis
advanced
study,
namely
that
upon
reaching
sufficiently
large
investments,
become
capable
reducing
their
activity.
Hence,
higher
levels
productivity
are
attained
when
invest
more
energy-efficient
assets.
Conclusions
cannot
be
universal,
analysis
involved
portion
selected
farms.
However,
research
indicates
trend
depending
scale
validity
comprehensiveness
approach.
conclusions
provide
basis
for
recommendations
policy
which
should
include
support
comprehensive
(in
relation
farm’s
assets)
go
beyond
simple
renewal
Therefore,
its
investment-oriented
measures,
take
innovativeness
(including
efficiency)
criterion
into
account.
Language: Английский
Technology for a Food-secure Future: A Review of Technology Advances in Sustainable Agriculture
K S Somashekar,
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H M Atheekur Rehaman,
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G.V. Sumanth Kumar
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et al.
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(9), P. 234 - 256
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
There
is
no
doubt
that
advanced
technologies
play
a
very
important
and
crucial
role
in
driving
the
agricultural
sustainable
practices
order
to
satisfy
increasing
demand
for
food
production
as
well
minimize
environmental
impacts.
This
review
article
aims
provide
comprehensive
points
of
view
regarding
current
state
future
advances
smart
farming
techniques
developing
an
sustainability.
The
digital
sensors
are
considered
key
transformation
which
accurate
managing
monitoring
various
activities
such
crop
production,
soil
moisture,
micro
climate
data,
others.
Valuable
detailed
data
acquired
by
these
be
delivered
farmers
make
suitable
decisions,
ensuring
efficient
utilization
resources.
Moreover,
irrigation
using
benefited
wireless
remotely
controlling
systems.
These
tools
help
reduce
water
consumption
increase
their
benefits
promotes
management
Additionally,
drones
unmanned
aerial
vehicles
(UAVs)
can
attached
with
several
kinds
or
cameras
capturing
information
health,
status,
required
fertilizers,
irrigation,
pesticides.
Besides
drones,
they
function
early
detection
problems
allow
decision
makers
taking
actions.
Furthermore,
biotechnology
CRISPR
gene
editing,
transgenic
animals’
beneficial
enhancing
yield,
disease
resistance,
nutrients
availability,
precision
agriculture
(PA)
integration
geographic
system
(GIS)
remote
sensing
(RS)
provides
site-specific
its
decisions
optimize
inputs
utilization,
waste
reduce,
promotion.
Also,
technologies’
application
(i.e.
artificial
intelligence
‘AI’,
machine
learning
‘ML’,
Internet
Things
‘IoT’)
has
been
found
promising
achieving
Therefore,
powerful
technologies,
enhance
decrease
effect
achieve
security.
Language: Английский
Has the Policy of National Agricultural Green Development Pilot Zones Enhanced the Agricultural Eco-Efficiency? Observation Based on the County-Level Data from Hubei Province of China
S. Li,
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Lina Shangguan
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Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 9265 - 9265
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
China’s
agricultural
green
development
is
of
great
significance
to
protecting
the
ecological
environment,
ensuring
food
security,
and
promoting
rural
revitalization.
This
study
considers
pilot
zones
policy
as
a
natural
experiment
examine
its
impact
on
regional
eco-efficiency.
Based
county-level
data
in
Hubei
Province
from
2013
2021,
EBM-Undesirable
model
was
employed
measure
Then,
staggered
DID
conducted
estimate
impact.
The
results
indicate
that
significantly
enhances
eco-efficiency
designated
areas.
heterogeneity
mechanism
analysis
has
more
substantial
effect
western
region
less-affluent
counties,
innovation
serves
an
intermediary
variable
for
exert
“green”
effect.
Therefore,
it
crucial
government
consider
disparities
role
when
advancing
implementation.
Tailoring
measures
suit
specific
local
circumstances
consistently
enhancing
different
regions
essential.
Language: Английский
Biostimulant potential of biomass-free supernatant from extracellular biopolymer-producing cyanobacteria in the germination of white corn, Agave, and huacle chilli seeds
Journal of Applied Phycology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
Enhancing sustainable agricultural performance in selected Chinese region: the role of food supply chain management, resource utilization, and government support
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Introduction
As
global
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability
become
increasingly
critical,
understanding
the
factors
that
enhance
sustainable
agricultural
performance
is
paramount.
In
this
context,
This
study
investigates
relationship
between
supply
chain
management,
resource
utilization,
practices,
within
Chinese
market,
focusing
on
moderating
role
of
government
support.
Methods
Data
were
collected
through
480
structured
questionnaires
distributed
across
Changsha,
Wuhan,
Guangzhou
analyzed
using
a
two-stage
SEM-ANN
approach.
Results
discussion
The
findings
reveal
practices
significantly
mediate
management
performance.
Moreover,
also
utilization
Resource
was
found
to
sequentially
relationships
Additionally,
support
identified
as
crucial
moderator
in
strengthening
have
significant
implications
for
policymakers,
managers,
researchers,
offering
insights
into
strategies
improving
China
potentially
other
similar
contexts.
Language: Английский
Sustainable Energy Development and Agriculture in European Union Member States—Territorial Differentiation and Interrelationships
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 25 - 25
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Energy
is
regarded
as
a
crucial
facilitator
of
social
and
economic
advancement,
and,
consequently,
sustainable
development.
The
concept
energy
development
has
evolved
to
become
significant
political
objective
addressed
by
governments
worldwide.
All
sectors
the
economy,
including
agriculture,
require
stimulation,
which
should
be
triggered
linkages
structural
changes
contributing
qualitative
quantitative
progress.
Agriculture
substantial
impact
on
environmental
footprint,
playing
pivotal
role
in
causing
climate
change.
this
article
address
research
gap
concerning
monitoring
agricultural
within
European
Union.
assessment
sustainability
complex
process
since
it
multidisciplinary
field
study
with
practical
implications.
progress
was
evaluated
through
comprehensive
analysis
relevant
literature
statistical
data
obtained
from
Eurostat
database
Research
Institute
Organic
FiBL.
encompasses
period
between
2015
2022.
employs
taxonomic
method,
specifically
linear
ordering
method
(standardised
sum
method),
enables
construction
synthetic
measure.
This
approach
enabled
creation
rankings
comparisons
Union
countries.
studies
show
that
Union,
agriculture
territorial
differentiation.
measures
countries
highest
scores
(Estonia,
Sweden,
Finland,
Austria)
were
2–3
times
higher
than
lowest
(Cyprus,
Belgium,
Greece,
Bulgaria).
A
similar
situation
observed
for
measures—the
maximum
Bulgaria,
Slovakia,
Lithuania)
about
two
minimum
(Poland,
Malta,
Slovenia,
Luxembourg).
findings
indicate
that,
one
hand,
there
have
been
favourable
developments
at
national
level
Europe,
but
also
are
number
existing
disparities,
together
evidence
potentially
deviations
targets
set
out
2030
Agenda.
Language: Английский
Twenty Years of Poland’s EU Membership: What Is Progress in the Agri-Food Sector?
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 49 - 49
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
The
paper
aims
to
assess
the
dynamics
of
production
and
income
in
Polish
agriculture
against
entire
EU
estimate
trade-related
effects
participation
Single
European
Market
over
20
years
Poland’s
membership.
analyses
showed
that
a
positive
phenomenon
observed
after
joining
was
stable
upward
trend
agricultural
strengthening
farm
links
with
market.
This
followed
by
increased
income.
Incorporation
into
triggered
an
increase
value
trade
agri-food
products.
Poland
strengthened
its
position
as
net
exporter
products
proved
ability
food
industry
compete
effectively
foreign
markets.
Except
for
cognitive
value,
research
can
be
benchmark
other
countries
aspiring
membership
constitute
justification
their
move
toward
accession.
Long-run
ex
post
analysis
trends
production,
income,
offers
background
assessing
efficiency
policy
actions
taken
up
date.
recommendation
arising
from
new
conditions
related
Green
Deal
liberalization
import
outside
Union
is
follows:
given
benefits
products,
it
should
supported,
but
not
allowed
make
country
unprofitable
or
threaten
self-sufficiency.
Language: Английский