The study aimed to generate informative data on solar radiation in order to establish sustainable solar energy that will support domestic needs and agricultural production and processing industries in Jubek State, South Sudan. Solar radiation intensi...
Fruit and vegetable processing by-products, such as peels and pomace, are rich in antioxidant polyphenols and represent promising sources of functional ingredients, but how their galloyl-based polyphenols interact with starch remains insufficiently u...
Energy security is one of the challenging issues hindering developmental progress in developing countries. Wind power as a renewable energy source can play a significant role in poverty reduction if adequate information is provided. In this study, mu...
Raspberry juice obtained from fresh raspberry fruits was encapsulated separately using gum Arabic (GA), maltodextrin (MT), and waxy starch (WS) (1:10, w/v) and freeze-dried to develop raspberry juice powders (RBJP). The powders were characterised bas...
Alternative ingredients for the manufacture of poultry feeds need to be identified to meet the growing demand. A 42-day feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of the inclusion of mango peel waste in layer chicken diets on performance...
The South African Government prioritises Small, Micro-, and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) as catalysts for employment creation, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), Decent Work and Economic Growth, which advocates for sustained, inc...
Anaerobic digestion (AD) can bring benefits in terms of effective management of organic waste, recovery of nutrients and energy recovery, and is consistent with circular economy principles. AD has been promoted and implemented worldwide, but at widel...
Essential oils (EOs) are widely studied as natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agents in food systems. However, their high volatility, low water solubility, instability, phytotoxicity, and strong aroma often limit their consistent applicability for...
Food waste has emerged as a critical worldwide concern, resulting in environmental deterioration and economic detriment. Bio-based natural polymer coatings and films have emerged as a sustainable solution to food preservation challenges, particularly...
The increasing demand for sustainable food preservation technologies has spurred interest in green-synthesized carbon dots (CDs) derived from horticultural produce, positioning them as a promising nanomaterial for prolonging the shelf life of perisha...
Bananas (Musa spp.) are among the most widely consumed fruits globally, yet their high perishability and short shelf-life pose significant challenges to the postharvest industry. To address this, edible coatings have been extensively studied for thei...
The advancement of intelligent packaging technologies has emerged as a pivotal innovation in the food industry, significantly enhancing food safety and preservation. This review explores the latest developments in the fabrication of intelligent packa...
The increasing global population has heightened the demand for food, leading to escalated food production and, consequently, the generation of significant food waste. Factors such as rapid ripening, susceptibility to physiological disorders, and vuln...
Natural biopolymers, such as the mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and functional versatility. Opuntia ficus-indica mucila...
Edible coatings and films have gained substantial attention as a promising and sustainable technology for fruit preservation. This study employed a bibliometric analysis to identify core research areas, research gaps, and emerging trends, thus provid...
Urban–rural sustainable development depends on cross-regional linkages, but concentrating resources through place-based policies may generate wider benefits or intensify competition for production factors. Using panel data from 279 Chinese citi...
Postharvest losses of horticultural crops represent a significant global challenge, impacting food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. Traditional preservation methods cannot maintain the quality and extend the shelf life...
Biogas production from agricultural waste reduces methane emissions and addresses climate change challenges by converting livestock and organic waste into energy. This study analyzed biogas production in agricultural enterprises under the European Gr...
Livestock feed shortage is a serious global problem, worsened by climate-change-induced droughts that continue to disrupt its production, consequently threatening food and nutrition security. Drought poses a significant threat to conventionally farme...
Food security has continued to be a topic of interest in our world due to the increasing demand for food. Many technologies have been adopted to enhance food supply and narrow the demand gap. Thus, the attempt to use nanotechnology to improve food se...
The continued use of synthetic additives in food production and preservation has raised concerns among consumers, given their potential negative health effects. Researchers and food industry experts have been exploring plants with potent functional c...
Plants in agricultural systems rarely face single stressors; instead, they encounter concurrent biotic (pathogen, pests) and abiotic (drought, salinity, heavy metals) stresses that causes severely reduce crop yields and endanger food security. The tr...
This study assessed the technical capacity and specific support needs of 28 small, medium, and community cassava processing centers across the Ruzizi Plain, Kinshasa, and Kongo Central Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A rapid appraisal...
Concerns regarding the overconsumption of natural resources has provoked the recovery of biopolymers from food processing biomass. Furthermore, the current market opportunity for pectin in other areas has increased, necessitating the search for alter...
A growing demand in novel food products for well-being and preventative medicine has attracted global attention on nutraceutical prebiotics. Various plant agro-processes produce large amounts of residual biomass considered “wastes”, which can potenti...
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Innovation capabilities are among the main driving sources of export performance; however, the literature on how exploration and exploitation innovation influence export performance in the context of emerging economies is scarce. As such, the purpose...
This study evaluates the techno-economic performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for powering a 7 t/day shea butter processing plant to address electricity constraints limiting rural processing and local value capture. Annual electricity deman...
Natal plum fruit (Carissa macrocarpa) is indigenous to South Africa and a rich source of cyanidin derivatives. Indigenous fruits play a major role in food diversification and sustaining food security in the Southern African region. Agro-processing of...
Involvement of youth in horticulture agribusiness has become a vital approach to create employment opportunities among the youth in Tanzania. This study aimed at examining the extent of youth participation and factors influencing youth involvement in...
Achieving simultaneous control over total carbon emissions and intensity is essential for China’s dual carbon goals. Using panel data from 1235 listed manufacturing firms (2015–2022), we construct a composite index to measure dual carbon...
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) nuts are rich in functional compounds (unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, polyphenols, and tocopherols) associated with various health benefits. Commercially, pecan nuts are roasted to enhance their physical, chemical,...
Fruits are widely consumed for their rich array of vitamins, minerals, and health-promoting compounds. However, their high perishability due to elevated moisture content often results in significant postharvest losses. To tackle this global challenge...
In recent years, China has actively promoted the green transformation and low-carbon development of agriculture. New-type agricultural business entities such as family farms, specialized cooperatives and agro-processing enterprises have become import...
Saudi Vision 2030 is a strategic goal that aims to diminish Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil and diversify its economy, which requires considering the agricultural sector a target sector (among others). The agricultural sector represents the ba...
Traditional household-based decentralized agro-processing is an important source of air pollution in rural China, yet the pollution–carbon co-benefits of centralization remain poorly quantified. In this paper, a LEAP-based scenario framework (2...
With the development of the agro-processing industry, the efficient cryogenic treatment and resource utilization of porcine bile—a high-value byproduct—has received increasing attention. This study investigates the dynamic behaviour and f...
In this study, 2% chitosan (Ch) (w/v) was enriched with 1% Lippia javanica, Syzygium cordatum, and Ximenia caffra extract to form Ch+L, Ch+S, and Ch+X, respectively. The control film was the chitosan (Ch) film without plant extracts. The composite fi...
The renewed interest in indigenous African foods reflects a shift towards traditional, nutrient-dense alternatives to address the burden of non-communicable diseases and micronutrient deficiencies. This review evaluates the evidence for proposed heal...
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing escalating climate variability, land degradation, and food insecurity, which threaten livelihoods and economic stability. Sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs), including climate-smart agriculture, conserv...
In a two-phase anaerobic digestion process, enhanced biogas production and organic pollutant removal depend on the stability and performance of the hydrolytic–acidogenic and methanogenic phases. Additionally, the hydrolytic–acidogenic pha...
The traditionally edible aerial parts of rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum L.) could be a valuable functional food or feed ingredient due to their high antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid content, and rich content in secondary metabolites such as phe...
Solar hybrid mini-grid systems possess the potential to substantially support electrification in sub-Saharan Africa. While their technical reliability has been proven, their financial viability is achieved only by heavy subsidization as of now. Due t...
Firstly, based on the data of China’s noncompetitive input–output tables from 2002 to 2017, this paper comprehensively grasps the integration trend of China’s agriculture-related industries and digital economy industries by construc...
Agricultural and agro-processing production facilities, storage warehouses and logistics centers for the distribution of products require an increase in the efficiency of generation and energy consumption. The authors suggested using ORC technology b...
Local innovations regarding plant-derived spice and flavorant formulations and preparation techniques are mostly recorded nowhere and usually passed on generationally through word of mouth. This study aimed to inventory the utilization of plants and...
The current review examines the state of knowledge and research on machine learning (ML) applications in horticultural production and the potential for predicting fresh produce losses and waste. Recently, ML has been increasingly applied in horticult...
Why does the same host economy see foreign investors co-build vocational training institutions in some industries but not others, even when FDI volumes are comparable? We argue that part of the answer lies in the governance mode of the global value c...
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Reasonable use of agricultural machinery has an extraordinary potential for poverty alleviation by increasing land and labor productivity in Thailand, Vietnam, and even in Bangladesh. This study was conducted under a program entitled “Agricultu...
Food and beverages with healthy and functional properties, especially those that prevent chronic diseases, are receiving considerable interest among consumers and researchers. Among the products with enhanced properties, fermented beverages from non-...
The industrial and small-scale processing of plant-based food materials is associated with by-products that may have a negative impact on the environment but could add value to bread-based products. The bioactivity of plant-based food by-products, th...
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