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Economics Perspectives on Sustainable Food Security—2nd Edition

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Food".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (13 September 2024) | Viewed by 7348

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Prof. Dr. Marian Rizov

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Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln LN5 7AT, UK
Interests: food economics; food security; consumer choice and wellbeing
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Dear Colleagues,

We need sustainable solutions for the issues facing global food security without compromising the environment, food safety, and wellbeing of the population to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) including the eradication of hunger and poverty and mitigation of climate change as well as increased access to clean water, sustainable land use, responsible production and consumption, and sustainable life on land and water.

Sustainable food security requires the following: (a) availability of food or sufficient food production; (b) access to food and ability to purchase food; (c) sufficiency in terms of nutrition including energy, proteins and micronutrients as well as safety; and (d) the stability and foreseeability of these conditions. The tools and strategies used to achieve sustainability in food security must align with environment protection, food safety, and public health and wellbeing of the population.

This Special Issue explores and discusses the pathways and challenges of achieving sustainable food security and the trade-offs between sustainability, food security and wellbeing by utilising economic frameworks while being receptive to interdisciplinary approaches.

Prof. Dr. Marian Rizov
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • food security
  • farming
  • production
  • supply chain
  • demand
  • consumption
  • food safety
  • well-being
  • health

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Fish Production Patterns, Indigenous Fish Diversity, and Environmental Influences in a Tropical Floodplain Wetland: Implications for Livelihood and Nutrition
by Lianthuamluaia Lianthuamluaia, Basanta Kumar Das, Pranaya Kumar Parida, Gunjan Karnatak, Aparna Roy, Archan Kanti Das, Bijay Kumar Behera, Arun Pandit, Amiya Kumar Sahoo, Kausik Mondal, Sangeeta Chakraborty, Purna Chandra and Shreya Bhattacharya
Sustainability 2024, 16(24), 11146; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162411146 - 19 Dec 2024
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Small indigenous fish (SIF) production from wetlands provides nutritious food and supports the livelihood of the fishing community. The present study investigated the fish production trend, SIF diversity, and role of environmental and climatic parameters in Beledanga, a floodplain wetland in lower Ganges, [...] Read more.
Small indigenous fish (SIF) production from wetlands provides nutritious food and supports the livelihood of the fishing community. The present study investigated the fish production trend, SIF diversity, and role of environmental and climatic parameters in Beledanga, a floodplain wetland in lower Ganges, through the sampling and collection of data from the local fishermen cooperative society. The fish catch composition in the wetland shifted after 2019, with the increased Ctenopharyngodon idella (grass carp) contribution from 11% to 17% due to the introduction of in situ seed-raising technology of an HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pen culture system. The fish fingerling stocking has a profound impact on fish production (R2 = 0.60, p = 0.007). During the study period, 19 species of SIF were recorded, with a higher abundance observed in the monsoon season. The naturally occurring SIF contributed 16% of the total fish catch, with the highest catch in 2011 (11,970 kg). Water pH and phosphate content are the two most important environmental parameters that influence SIF. The generalized additive model (GAM) indicated that the optimum annual rainfall for fish production in the wetland was between 750 and 1250 mm. The average annual fish production of 43,017 kg through stocking and SIF support the livelihood and nutritional security of the fishers. As the SIF showed a decreasing trend of production, habitat protection, scientific stocking, and in situ enclosure culture are recommended for sustainable enhancement of fish production and to conserve the SIF diversity. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Economics Perspectives on Sustainable Food Security—2nd Edition)
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Strategic Formation of Agricultural Market Clusters in Ukraine: Emerging as a Global Player
by Maksym W. Sitnicki, Dmytro Kurinskyi, Olena Pimenowa, Mirosław Wasilewski and Natalia Wasilewska
Sustainability 2024, 16(21), 9430; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16219430 - 30 Oct 2024
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This study investigates the cluster approach to optimize strategies for agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, emphasizing geographical proximity as a key factor in cluster formation. The research applies Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs) and Ward’s hierarchical clustering to classify enterprises based on storage capabilities, transport [...] Read more.
This study investigates the cluster approach to optimize strategies for agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, emphasizing geographical proximity as a key factor in cluster formation. The research applies Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs) and Ward’s hierarchical clustering to classify enterprises based on storage capabilities, transport logistics, crop yields, and military risk exposure. By analyzing these factors, this study identifies distinct patterns of innovation adoption, strategic management, and economic resilience among the clusters. The findings highlight variations in competitiveness and resource efficiency, providing a detailed understanding of regional economic performance. Unlike previous research, this study offers a novel integration of conflict-related risks into the clustering methodology, revealing new insights into how military factors influence cluster dynamics. Comprehensive maps and diagrams illustrate the spatial and economic distribution of clusters, aiding in visual interpretation. The results propose strategic measures tailored to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness, particularly in Ukraine’s current military context. This approach offers a more adaptive framework for managing agricultural enterprises, promoting resilience and long-term sustainability in global markets. Full article
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Insect Production: A Circular Economy Strategy in Iceland
by Aysan Safavi, Runa Thrastardottir, Ragnheidur I. Thorarinsdottir and Runar Unnthorsson
Sustainability 2024, 16(20), 9063; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16209063 - 19 Oct 2024
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In this review, the multifaceted issue of food security is addressed, emphasizing the need for innovative and culturally appropriate solutions. Exploring insect livestock farming emerges as a potential remedy, offering a pathway to alleviate food insecurity and promote food sovereignty, particularly when integrated [...] Read more.
In this review, the multifaceted issue of food security is addressed, emphasizing the need for innovative and culturally appropriate solutions. Exploring insect livestock farming emerges as a potential remedy, offering a pathway to alleviate food insecurity and promote food sovereignty, particularly when integrated with social acceptability. Stakeholder engagement on both production and consumption fronts, coupled with sustained support, is vital for successful implementation. The expanding landscape of commercial insect farming in the West prompts questions about its broader scalability and equitable deployment, especially for vulnerable populations. Existing research gaps underscore the need for a coordinated effort across international, national, and legal frameworks to effectively integrate insect farming into existing agricultural systems. In this review, we have delved into the industrial-scale production processes of mealworms and black soldier flies (BSFs), known for their high protein content and organic waste conversion, covering small and industrial cultivation methods, offering insights into mealworm production life cycles, innovative rearing systems, and harvesting techniques. This review concludes with climate-specific recommendations for insect facilities, stressing the importance of sustainable practices, continuous research and development, effective market strategies and economic feasibilities in Iceland. In the context of escalating demand for sustainable protein sources, industrial-scale insect production emerges as a pivotal player in addressing global food security challenges. Full article
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