Building a solid foundation: advancing evidence synthesis in agri-food systems science DOI Creative Commons

Pierre Ellssel,

Georg Küstner,

Magdalena Kaczorowska-Dolowy

et al.

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Enhancing the reliability of literature reviews and evidence synthesis is crucial for advancing transformation agriculture food (agri-food) systems as well informed decisions policy making. In this perspective, we argue that syntheses in field agri-food research often suffer from a suite methodological limitations substantially increase risk bias, i.e., publication selection resulting unreliable potentially flawed conclusions and, consequently, poor (e.g., direction, investment, foci). We assessed 926 articles Collaboration Environmental Evidence Database Reviews (CEEDER) recent examples to support our reasoning. The analysis CEEDER ( n = 926) specifically indicates quality (Red) measures minimize subjectivity during critical appraisal (98% all reviews), application eligibility criteria (97%), cross-checking extracted data by more than one reviewer studies (88%), establishment an priori method/protocol (86%), transparent reporting (65%). Additionally, deficiencies (Amber) were found most (>50%) regarding investigation discussion variability study findings (89%), comprehensiveness search (78%), definition (72%), approach (64%), each (59%), consideration (56%), documentation extraction (54%) statistical (52%). To enhance science, review authors should use tried-and-tested methodologies publish peer-reviewed protocols. Training methods be scaled, with universities playing role. It shared duty authors, training providers, supervisors, reviewers, editors ensure rigorous robust are made available decision-makers. these actors cognizant common mistakes avoid publishing syntheses. Only thinking community can reliable provided appropriate decision-making science.

Language: Английский

Disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic on the agri-food sector: A systematic review of its implications in post-pandemic and future of food security DOI Creative Commons
Monsuru Adekunle Salisu,

Che Rus Ridzwan,

Yusuf Opeyemi Oyebamiji

et al.

AIMS Agriculture and Food, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 148 - 168

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

<abstract> <p>The unprecedented challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted various sectors, with agri-food system proving especially vulnerable to disruptions. Ensuring food security and bolstering resilience of systems in aftermath has emerged as a crucial concern. Utilizing PRISMA protocol, this systematic literature review systematically searched relevant databases repositories using specific keywords related pre post-pandemic context. The final incorporated 37 articles. results revealed that profoundly all facets sector, particularly systems. Despite this, we identified several measures were implemented or recommended mitigate disruptions caused ensure sector for future similar events. Robust policy measures, promotion urban agriculture, support small-scale farmers, enhancement international market, technological innovations, collaborations, research development, novel foods highlighted measures. Policymakers, researchers, stakeholders are urged adopt comprehensive approach encompassing these build resilient secure era.</p> </abstract>

Language: Английский

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The sustainability challenges of fresh food supply chains: an integrative framework DOI Creative Commons
André Luís de Castro Moura Duarte, Vinícius Picanço Rodrigues, Luana Bonome Message Costa

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 12, 2024

Abstract Fresh food supply chains (FFSC) are pivotal in and agricultural systems, with effective management crucial for addressing hunger poverty globally contributing to various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing consumer demand safer, eco-friendly, sustainably produced fresh products has highlighted the importance of sustainability FFSC. This growing focus poses challenges academics practitioners dedicated sustainable development meeting evolving expectations. FFSC is notably complex due unique factors such as varying perishability, seasonal production, need adherence safety quality standards, amidst diverse networks. Despite its critical role, a structured approach navigating lacking. Our research undertakes thorough two-stage examination current scholarly work identify key affecting sustainability. Initially, we reviewed 182 papers on broader gauge field's landscape, guiding focused review. Subsequently, detailed analysis 39 specifically led comprehensive framework, comprising characteristics, entities, practices, enabling factors. framework aims enhance understanding guide efforts by researchers, practitioners, policymakers towards fostering FFSC, thereby supporting achievement SDGs.

Language: Английский

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Linking farmers’ perceptions and management decision toward sustainable agroecological transition: evidence from rural Tunisia DOI Creative Commons
Asma Souissi, Boubaker Dhehibi, Ali M. Oumer

et al.

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: May 13, 2024

Global food systems face sustainability challenges like undernourishment, inequity, resource degradation, and pollution. Food production consumption drive environmental change with greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, land-system shifts. The climate crisis has intensified concerns about the ecological impact of these systems. Sustainable networks, such as community-supported agriculture, are promoting sustainable through short supply chains. International bodies Agriculture Organization (FAO) Consultative Group for Agricultural Research (CGIAR) also spearheading initiatives more equitable In Tunisia, where dryland areas predominate, ongoing implementation Agroecology Initiative provides context this study, which explores drivers barriers agroecological transformation in challenging environment. research focuses on stakeholder engagement, a gender perspective to explore farmer perceptions. conducted northwest Tunisia 2022–2023, involved focus groups, workshops, surveys, questionnaires various stakeholders. Findings highlight organizations’ potential farming, clear goals, diversified systems, collaborations. However, input scarcity, water shortage, low income, marketing must be addressed. Results indicate that over 90% farmers who received assistance practices reported their ideas practices. Fifty seven percent workshops participants identified olive oil value chain having greatest transformation, but it faces constraints climate, lack policy incentives, training, funding, difficulty adopting technical innovations. Women’s inclusion environmental, social, economic were highlighted. Despite obstacles, key transition identified. These include compatibility many existing capabilities, cultural benefits, positive outcomes health. study advocates socio-technical analysis address root causes hindering Tunisia’s transformation. A participatory approach is crucial understanding priorities developing resilient system. Furthermore, underscores importance considering diverse perspectives tailoring strategies support critical effectively.

Language: Английский

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Resilience and family farming: overview and insights in scientific research DOI
Wagner Gervázio, Anderson de Souza Gallo, Nathalia de França Guimarães

et al.

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 32

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

The significance of family farming in the design agricultural systems that are more sustainable and resilient to shocks stresses is becoming increasingly recognized. In this study, we employed a biometric approach analyze scientific production on resilience between 2009 2023, using Web Science database. We found 138 papers, authored by researchers from 64 countries, with particular emphasis European American countries. publications were mainly concentrated research areas such as Environmental Sciences Ecology, Agriculture Technology, there was significant increase over twenty-year period. Brazil stands out leader (n = 25) among 10 countries highest number articles. studies conducted Brazilian focused mostly "governance institutions" dimension. main topics identified articles "strategies," "climate change," "agroecology," "food security," COVID-19. Factors contributing included diversification activities, property management, farmers' traditional knowledge, public policies. increasing indicates shift farming, prompted need tackle challenges economic climate change.

Language: Английский

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Farmers’ Experiences of Transitioning Towards Agroecology: Narratives of Change in Western Europe DOI Creative Commons
Maria Markiewicz‐Kęszycka, Áine Macken‐Walsh,

Aileen Carter

et al.

Agriculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 625 - 625

Published: March 15, 2025

Transitioning to agroecology on dairy and beef farms is touted as a sustainable response environmental externalities. The current study conducted narrative interviews with farmers who transitioned towards agroecological food production by implementing pro-environmental diversification measures in the Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom France. aimed determine farmers’ experiences used thematic approach for analysis. Results indicate that motivations, values principles transitioning are closely aligned ideology new/peasantry. Farmers’ decisions were primarily influenced ecological sense responsibility protection, particular biographical events central transition an alternative system based agroecology. Other explanatory factors related desires increase autonomy profitability farm, their conscious efforts eliminate dependence external inputs. Farmers entered agriculture no family background farming had acquired skillsets which provided them specific advantages advancing goals. This paper provides insights relevant policymakers, extension education providers how practically support transition.

Language: Английский

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Agrobiodiversity integration in farming systems for income generation and livelihood options of smallholder farmers in Nepal: A case study of Bhimphedi Municipality DOI Open Access

Ankita Nepal,

K. B. Koirala, Sushil Rai

et al.

Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 29 - 49

Published: March 5, 2025

Food and nutrition security are critical global concerns, particularly for smallholder farmers in Nepal who face challenges with resources inputs. This study explores how the Chabeli Farmers Group Bhimphedi Municipality can utilize agrobiodiversity to enhance their farming systems income. To achieve this, a survey was conducted involving 20 (10 male 10 female), supplemented by focus group discussions field observations. The identified 60 species across cereals, vegetables, fruits, forage, fodder crops, representing 99 genotypes types of livestock. preserve manage these through traditional practices, such as storing seeds Bhakari containers made bamboo mud. findings this highlight importance passing knowledge from one generation next role methods protecting biodiversity. Additionally, Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) facilitates sale organic cash crops. demonstrates that effective biodiversity management enhances resilience, diversifies income, improves market access. In conclusion, integrating community-driven food security, protects biocultural heritage, offers scalable solutions long-term sustainable farming.

Language: Английский

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Review of Conceptual Frameworks for Smallholder Farmers to Achieve Sustainable Palm Oil Production DOI
L.M. Ayompe, Raymond N. Nkongho, Ada N. Acobta

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Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 145525 - 145525

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Building a solid foundation: advancing evidence synthesis in agri-food systems science DOI Creative Commons

Pierre Ellssel,

Georg Küstner,

Magdalena Kaczorowska-Dolowy

et al.

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Enhancing the reliability of literature reviews and evidence synthesis is crucial for advancing transformation agriculture food (agri-food) systems as well informed decisions policy making. In this perspective, we argue that syntheses in field agri-food research often suffer from a suite methodological limitations substantially increase risk bias, i.e., publication selection resulting unreliable potentially flawed conclusions and, consequently, poor (e.g., direction, investment, foci). We assessed 926 articles Collaboration Environmental Evidence Database Reviews (CEEDER) recent examples to support our reasoning. The analysis CEEDER ( n = 926) specifically indicates quality (Red) measures minimize subjectivity during critical appraisal (98% all reviews), application eligibility criteria (97%), cross-checking extracted data by more than one reviewer studies (88%), establishment an priori method/protocol (86%), transparent reporting (65%). Additionally, deficiencies (Amber) were found most (&gt;50%) regarding investigation discussion variability study findings (89%), comprehensiveness search (78%), definition (72%), approach (64%), each (59%), consideration (56%), documentation extraction (54%) statistical (52%). To enhance science, review authors should use tried-and-tested methodologies publish peer-reviewed protocols. Training methods be scaled, with universities playing role. It shared duty authors, training providers, supervisors, reviewers, editors ensure rigorous robust are made available decision-makers. these actors cognizant common mistakes avoid publishing syntheses. Only thinking community can reliable provided appropriate decision-making science.

Language: Английский

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