A qualitative meta-synthesis study of the convergence between organic crop regulations in the United States, Brazil, and Europe

Esteves, Rosana Carvalho; Vendramini, Ana Lúcia do Amaral; Accioly, Felipe

doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2020.10.044

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“…As shown in the gure, the slack of real output value keeps increasing, and the actual value of output is much higher than the projection value, with the adjustment range rising from 45.2-158.89%. It is necessary to adjust the input proportion of production factors appropriately, improve the quality of agricultural products [14] , and transition from quantity growth to quality improvement.…”

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Analysis on the Spatial and Temporal Differences of AEE and Its Potential Improvement in China Based on Strong Disposability

SHI

2022

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Agricultural eco-efficiency (AEE) emphasizes the unification of agriculture production efficiency and environmental benefits. It is an important indicator to measure agriculture's high-quality and sustainable development. Therefore, improving agricultural ecological efficiency is the key to achieving high-quality and sustainable agricultural development. The work uses the EBM-Super-ML method with strong disposability of undesired output to calculate the AEE and further in-depth the spatial-temporal differences driving factors and promotion potential of AEE. The result shows that the overall average value of China's AEE is increasing and has substantial regional heterogeneity. From the analysis of the improvement potential of agricultural ecological efficiency, the mean value of output inefficiency is 0.05, and input inefficiency is 0.07. Among the undesired output, the emission reduction ratio of the agricultural film can reach up to 40%. Among the input elements, the potential for intensive use of labor input is the largest, the average value in the eastern region is relatively high. The input intensity coefficient of agricultural machinery is negative, so the utilization rate of machinery and equipment should be increased. Based on this, the paper put forward some policy recommendations to improve agriculture's high-quality, sustainable development and the AEE.

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Section: Driving Factor Of Aeementioning

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Analysis on the Spatial and Temporal Differences of AEE and Its Potential Improvement in China Based on Strong Disposability

SHI

2022

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“…The contrast in prosperity with rural economic decline provided me the opportunity to explore what economic influences support the growth of Black farmers. Government regulations, at the local level, can hinder entrepreneurship if the regulations make applying for a business license more difficult (Esteves, Vendramini, & Accioly, 2020).…”

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Farmers Market Survival in Appalachia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

McAdoo¹

2022

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The farming industry contributed $134.7 billion to the United States economy or roughly 0.6 percent of GDP. Farmers operating during the COVID-19 pandemic faced challenges receiving funding, retaining staff, and competing with national conglomerates. A value central to farmers includes workable solutions to feeding communities. The problem for minority farmers in Appalachia is magnetized when considering their lack of access to resources. This article highlights minority farmers' and farmers markets' contributions to the region and their struggles. I interviewed members of Organization X, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide multiple resources for Kentucky farmers and families, to understand the resources and barriers minority farmers in Appalachia encounter to during the COVID-19 pandemic. The best way to reach this understanding was to speak with individuals working directly with minority farmers and famer's markets. The researcher was interested in understanding what resources minority farmers used to survive in the Appalachian region due to the region's poverty and recent small business closures. This understanding could help farmers leverage resources to reduce the impacts of external market forces. In a personal interview, I asked representatives of the non-profit organization, Organization X, "What barriers do minority farm owners face in sustaining their operations? How has COVID-19 impacted minority farmers and farmers markets? What has your organization learned in meeting the needs of the community, and what are the future opportunities for farmers in Appalachia?" I used the SET framework to provide an understanding on customer-farmer relationships. This research helps further knowledge on tools minority farmers can use to sustain their businesses.

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“…Furthermore, each unit must implement sustainable management practices, which must be documented in the field notebook and approved and verified regularly by the certifying entity. In terms of epistemology, it must also ensure the social development of the productive area and rural community where it is inserted [1,2]. An organic production system is guided and supported by four main pillars: soil preservation, water preservation, social well-being development, and environmental biodiversity promotion.…”

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The Importance of Packaging in Certified Organic Food: A Matter of Conscience

Esteves¹

2023

Food Processing and Packaging Technologies - Recent Advances

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Organic food production offers many advantages and is more environmentally friendly than conventional food. However, despite the certification guaranteeing organic management, soil and water preservation, and social well-being, it generally does not assess the type of packaging the food is sold in. The legislation of some countries, such as Brazil, does not require the use of biodegradable packaging. Thus, it is common to find organic food sold in plastic or styrofoam packaging, making it ecologically incorrect throughout its life cycle. This study demonstrates the importance of consumer awareness and how it can act in a global paradigm shift, demanding greater environmental responsibilities from those who produce the food. Also, the role of consumers, fulfilling their part as non-polluting agents, is essential for ecological well-being. A qualitative meta-analysis showed that, although green consumers are gradually increasing, they are still in the minority. For the time being, they are currently insufficient to generate significant changes in the production chain. Because of this, it is important that public, technological, and environmental institutions talk about these issues more and start calling for specific laws about the right way to use packaging, especially for certified organic foods.

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A qualitative meta-synthesis study of the convergence between organic crop regulations in the United States, Brazil, and Europe

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Analysis on the Spatial and Temporal Differences of AEE and Its Potential Improvement in China Based on Strong Disposability

Analysis on the Spatial and Temporal Differences of AEE and Its Potential Improvement in China Based on Strong Disposability

Farmers Market Survival in Appalachia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Importance of Packaging in Certified Organic Food: A Matter of Conscience

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